Category: S
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School/community health education advisory committee
Composed of representatives from governmental and voluntary health agencies, civic and service groups, professional health associations, parent groups, and clergy. The identifies health needs of the community, anticipates areas of possible concern in the future, coordinates the health education activities of both the community and the school, and establishes a system of effective communication.
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School/community communications
A continuous process of informational exchange and direct interaction among all those concerned with health may take the form of locality development, social planning, and/or social action.
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School-based management
A concept of educational reform that advocates that individual schools be involved in decision making and that urges greater teacher participation in school governance.
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School-based clinics
Programs and facilities that are available on school property to assist students in the areas of birth control, pregnancy, drug abuse, and psychological issues.
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Schizotypal personality
An eccentric person who has unusual thoughts and perceptions, who is often socially isolated and, under stress, may appear psychotic.
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Schizothymic
A temperament identified by Kretschmer, characterized by a person who is sensitive, eccentric, and reserved; cyclothymic.
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Schizophrenogenic
Causing or contributing to the development of schizophrenia.
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Schizophrenia spectrum disorders
Schizophrenia and related personality disorders.
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Scheme
An organizational pattern of behavior or thought.
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Schedule V substances
Drugs with less abuse potential than Schedule IV substances that may be dispensed by prescription or by requiring a pharmacist to maintain records according to state law.