The Role of Existential Beliefs Within the Relation of Centenarians’ Health and Well-Being

The purpose of this study was to explore the role of existential beliefs in mediating the influence of health on centenarians' well-being. A total of 80 centenarians (mean age 101.1; SD = 1.3; 81.3 % women) with no/minor cognitive impairment were included. The OARS questionnaire for diseases and functional capacity (ADL, IADL), the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the existential beliefs subscale were used for data collection. The findings suggest that existential resources are a crucial element for mitigating the impact of health constraints in subjective well-being in this population. Appropriate models of intervention for very old age that recognize the importance of religion, spirituality, and meaning of life are to be considered.

Annual report, State of Illinois alcoholism plans and programs.

Report year ends June 30.

Prevention of developmental disabilities in Illinois : options to guide state prevention efforts.

"Prepared for the Governor's Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities"--Cover.

‘Care just changes your life’: Factors impacting on the mental health of children and young people in care in Northern Ireland.

This paper represents one element of a research project carried out into the mental health needs of children and young people with experiences of care in Northern Ireland. Focusing exclusively on qualitative data collected from 51 young people in care and aftercare, it discusses in the first instance how the challenges and difficulties faced by young people can manifest themselves in feelings and behaviours that may exemplify poor mental well-being. In doing so it provides an understanding of mental health in the context of these young people’s lives. Through offering a more detailed account of some of the specific issues that put these young people at increased risk, it highlights areas for further work and consideration as a means of protecting them against these risks. These include: dealing with experiences prior to care; easing and ‘‘normalising’’ the experience of living in care; and enhancing ‘‘safety nets’’ after care. A key objective of the research is to inform policy and practice through the accounts of children and young people. It is argued that more work needs to be done to find creative ways of enhancing the day-to-day experiences of young people while in care and when leaving care.

Assessment of behavior problems in persons with mental retardation living in the community : report on a workshop, September 9, 1988 /

Mode of access: Internet.

Mental health research and practice in minority communities : development of culturally sensitive training programs /

Item 507-B-5.

Civil commitment and social policy : an evaluation of the Massachusetts Mental Health Reform Act of 1970 /

Mode of access: Internet.

A report on the implications of P.L. 95-602 for developmental disabilities planning in Illinois /

Cover title: Developmental disabilities P.L. 95-602.

Annual report of the Illinois Health and Hazardous Substances Registry.

Mode of access: Internet.

Hospital beds in Illinois : alternative systems and bed counts : a report for the Certificate of Need Committee, Illinois Health Care Cost Containment Council /

Includes bibliographical references.

Life-span services : a handbook of Illinois state government agencies serving persons with developmental disabilities.

"Life span brochure."--Introd.

Mental and emotional disorders : mental health insurance study report /

Pursuant to 20 ILCS 1405/1405-30, the Illinois Division of Insurance was to conduct a study of mandates contained in 215 ILCS 5/370c covering the years 2002 through 2004. This study analyzed the cost and benefits dervived from the implementation of the coverage requirements for treatment of mental disorders and 'serious mental illness," as defined within Section 370c of the Illinois Insurance Code.

Programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Includes a directory of agencies and organizations providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Illinois.

The incidence and prevalence of drug use among adults in Illinois /

Research conducted by the Institute for Juvenile Research from a grant (C7-0069-01) of the Illinois Dangerous Drugs Commission.