Coping with Stress Aims to Help Vulnerable Children
The Wall Street Journal article by Joann S. Lublin discusses resilient and vulnerable children under stress. It cites Dr. E James Anthony and other researchers on how family disruption, schooling, and social changes shape coping abilities, with emphasis on prevention, counseling, and the rising need for mental health resources for youths.
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Joann S. Lublin
The
Wall Street Journal
Missouri
E. James Anthony
Washington University
School of Medicine
Anthony
Paralysis in Illinois legislature stalls tax and energy reforms
Opinion piece laments paralysis of the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield as it fails to reform taxes, energy policy, and utilities. It notes a divided Democratic coalition, shifting Chicago leadership under Jane Byrne, and reform groups clashing with business and labor lobbies. It warns that without bold leadership, background noise of rhetoric shields a looming fiscal crisis for low income residents and rising concern for the middle class.
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Illinois
General Assembly
Springfield
James Thompson
Chicago
Downstate
Thompson Long
Richard Daley
Cook County
Jane Byrne
Daley
Illinois Commerce Commission
Are today’s youths weaker than past generations argues experts
Researchers say most young people cope well with growing up and parental pressure for grades helps many succeed. Only a minority show intense emotional turbulence, with vulnerability linked to early family life and parenting. Stressful years can trigger illness or risky behaviors, but many adolescents remain resilient.
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Joanne C. Gersten
Arizona State University
Stephen Hersh
National Institute of Mental Health
David Duncan
Houston
Southern Illinois University
Hersh
Calvin Frederick
NIMH
U.S
Frederick
Washington University
James E. Anthony
Dr. Anthony
Anthony
Lois B. Murphy
Menninger Foundation
Topeka
Kans
R. Dean Coddington
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Raymond Sobel
Hanover
N.H
How to submit letters to editor in The Southern Illinoisan
Readers are invited to send letters on news matters. Keep submissions under 300 words, sign with full name and hometown, and provide address for verification. Published letters may be edited for length or clarity and may omit designate occupier details unless relevant.
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Letters Stop nuclear proliferation
Editor, Southern Illinoisan: Lester Engel’s view of national security life and liberty is dim. The letter argues the real danger is the U S Soviet arms race MAD and calls for total disarmament. It urges action at a nuclear seminar 1:30 p m Sunday June 3 Evergreen Park Carbon dale invites calls and donations to SANE Illinois.
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Lester Engel
Hitler
Stalin
United States
Soviet Union
Pentagon
Evergreen Park
Carbondale
Society Against Nuclear Energy
SANE
Goreville
Ill
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