PBS
Pbs Teachers: Suicide Prevention
Examine key concepts of suicide prevention, and identify characteristics of young scholars who are at higher risk to attempt suicide. Learn the warning signs of suicidal teens and what to do if a friend is suicidal.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:what Is Depression?
Examine teenage depression: what it's all about, how it feels and ways to deal with it.
New Deal Network
New Deal Network: Great Depression and the Arts
Part of a wonderful website devoted to researching and teaching the Great Depression and the New Deal. These pages are focused specifically on the arts during this time.
Other
Psychotherapy Versus Medication for Depression
An research study (1995) from doctors specializing in depression treatment that discusses the differences between psychotheraphy and medication.
Other
Psychology Information Online: Depression Treatment
The Psychology Information Online service features information on depression and its treatment. Links to related resources.
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Family's Income, Education Affect Depression and Obesity
EurekAlert! provides a brief article, "Family's Income, Education Affect Depression and Obesity in Teens."
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Online Learning Center: "It's Your Health" Podcast Activities
Listen to podcasts that discuss many aspects of teen health. What an easy way to absorb information. Included are activity sheets for review.
Mount Holyoke College
Mt. Holyoke College: The World in Depression, 1929 39
A book chapter which provides an explanation for the causes of the global depression that started in 1929. Gives several reasons, reactions, and consequences, both nationally and worldwide. Also provides a bibliography of sources.
Other
Dougy: How to Help a Grieving Teen
There is no method for helping someone grieve that will always prove effective. This site does, however, offer tips for those who want to help a teen manage their grief in an emotionally supportive manner.
Other
Center for Young Women's Health: Coping With Loss: A Guide for Teens
Losing someone close to you isn't easy. Anytime a familiar situation changes one must develop the ability to cope with what's been altered. This site looks at different types of loss and how to approach these difficult times. Additional...
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Depression
Comprehensive mental health information on a variety of topics dealing with depression, with a link to a self-assessment screener for assessing symptoms of depression.
Library of Congress
Loc: Woody Guthrie and the Archive of American Folk Song
An archive Woody Guthrie's correspondence from 1940-50. Could provide insight into Woody's music. Contains a great biographical sketch and timeline. Also, a search aid for additional materials at the Library of Congress about him.
Other
Mental Help Net: Major Depression and Unipolar Varieties
A concise overview of depression, including symptoms, treatment, and causes. Differentiates among several types of depression and lists those people most likely to suffer from depression in their lifetimes.
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Aaas: Eurek Alert!: Emotional Distress Leads Children to Doubt
Being in emotional distress can cause children to doubt themselves, according to this article. When children lack support they often find themselves frustrated and depressed. Learn more about this trend on this site.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Types of Body Movement
This site provides information regarding types of body movement. Movement types are generally paired, with one being the opposite of the other. Body movements are always described in relation to the anatomical position of the body:...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Turner Syndrome
Turner Syndrome affects about 1 in every 2000 females. This can cause many of the changes that take place during puberty to not develop. This article focuses on the effects of Turner Syndrome and how people live with the disorder. Links...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Getting Over a Break Up
Teenagers often dedicate themselves emotionally to a relationship to a great degree and coping with loss can be quite difficult. This site provides insight for teens on how to manage these feelings and move towards the future. Links to...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Cutting
At this site from Family Doctor.org read about Emma's disorder, her reasons for exhibiting such behaviors, their dangers, and where to find help. This site also includes links to similar articles.
Curated OER
Kids Health: How Can I Improve My Self Esteem
This site from Family Doctor.org analyzes how teens can improve their self-esteem by valuing who they are. Links to similar articles are also provided.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: Seasonal Affective Disorder
This article provides great information on Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. The topics that are covered in this article include: what is seasonal affective disorder, How common is SAD, and is there a treatment for SAD.
Other
About Tva (Tennessee Valley Authority)
A comprehensive site on the Tennessee Valley Authority. Includes history of the TVA from the 30's to the present with loads of other details. The FAQ is helpful. Includes the complete text of the act creating the TVA.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Seasonal Affective Disorder
This site from the MayoClinic.com provides great information on the seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. The article includes sections such as: overview, signs and symptoms, causes, screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Other
Sunnex: The History of Light Therapy
Contains a brief history of the use of light to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder. Includes information about case studies, time periods, and reliability.
Other
Save, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Information and education about suicide and its prevention. Links to facts, misconceptions, Q&As, books, and other articles on the topic.