The Principles of Mental Hygiene

Abstract

ed by DRt. M. E. CirA PioN and M. P. HOROwTZ. Venereal Diseases Among United States Soldiers.-The Weekly Bulletin for October 27, 1917 of the New York City Health Department prints an interesting table showing the relative prevalence of venereal disease in the Regular Army, National Guard and National Army. The figures indicate that the source of venereal infection is in the civilian population, and it is suggested that that is where the evil must be fought. The table follows: Uegulars,U.S. Army Regulars in U. S. Week in U. S. only, 1916 ending Oct. 12, 1917 Cases Rate Cases Rate 91 214 51.6 National Guard all Camps and Dept. Week endng Oct. 12, 1917 Cases Rate 660 96.7 Natl. Army, al Camps ending Oct. 12, 1917 Cases Rate 1689 204.8 Demand for Sanitarians.-The United States Public Service Reserve, Department of Labor, Washington, D. C., is in need of health officers, sanitary engineers, bacteriologists, etc. Sanitarians in search of employment should write to the Reserve at 1712 I St., Washington, D. C., attention of Mr. A. D. Smith. Psychology and Military Activities.-In Mental Hygiene for July, 1917, this subject is discussed by Robert M. Yerkes of Harvard University. The war has brought to our attention the realization that the solution of numerous psychological problems is just as urgent for efficient action, as the solution of more material problems. The task of the psychologist is to 70