Abstract

Role of Community Mental Health Centres (IN: Youth Suicide: The Critical Issues, San Francisco: 1980)

Burke B

Year: 1984 Source: University of California, San Francisco: 1980. 1 sound cassette (45 min.) Side A SIEC No: 19850896

Dr. Burke, Chief Children & Youth Section, California State Department of Mental Health, provides information about the short-doyle act & new legislation (AB2381) revising this State Act. An ongoing survey of county mental health departments will determine what is & is not being done in youth suicide prevention. Suggestions are made as to how professionals &groups can influence the system to develop youth suicide prevention programs. (Nov. 1984) (NBB)