title: Young people and AIDS. Mental health promotion in action.
abstract: This article describes the development and implementation of a two part health promotion and primary mental health prevention program developed for junior high students. AIDS education was used as a vehicle for promoting the development of a responsible decision-making framework in the students. Both cognitive and affective learning strategies were used in the program. The reactions of the students, their parents, and the educational system are described.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Scharer
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Challberg
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rearick
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000293:Adolescent; D003479:Curriculum; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012572:School Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*