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Kids Health: Figuring Out Phobias
A phobia is "an extremely strong fear of a situation or thing." Phobias don't just last a few minutes, they are fears that stay with you. A kid who has a phobia of dogs will go out of his way to avoid any situation that involves his...
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Kids Health: Anxiety Disorders
This site from Family Doctor.org does a nice job of listing and describing anxiety disorders. Diagnosis, treatment, and links to similar sites are also included.
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Kids Health: Why Am I So Sad
Feeling sad is something that everyone has to deal with. Some people feel sad more often than others, some people feel it more intensely than others. There are ways to get over sadness, but it is a natural feeling that you cannot escape...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Stress, Inc.
Students explore the physical and psychological effect of stress and tension on human beings. Concepts of stress and stress management are introduced. Students discover how perception serves to fuel a huge industry dedicated to...
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Kids Health: Being Afraid
This easy-to-understand guide reveals what anxiety is and what it is not. Find out what some of the ways to deal with anxiety are, and what causes some people to be especially anxious.
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Anxiety Disorders Association of America
General information about anxiety disorders. Definitions, resources, message board, etc. A very comprehensive site about anxiety disorders.
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Social Anxiety Association: Social Anxiety Fact Sheet
This resource contains comprehensive facts and information on social phobia/anxiety, as well as specific real-life examples of phobias experienced by individuals suffering from SAD. Direct links to additional resources, news, and...
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The Anxiety Network
Comprehensive resource dealing with Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety. Definitions, resources, and treatments for these mental health problems are available.
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Kids Health: Being Afraid
Everyone is afraid of something. Maybe you're afraid of heights, your friend might be scared of the big monster that lives in his closet, and your little sister is spooked by circus clowns. We all have different fears, and they may even...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Going to the Doctor's Office With Daniel Tiger & Mister Rogers
Join Mister Rogers and Daniel Tiger as they explore the doctor's office and learn about why check-ups are important in our favorite select clips from The Fred Rogers Company. Through these episodes, clips, activities, and articles, help...
California State University
California State University: Fear and Anxiety
This California State University student research paper looks into the reasons that we feel fear and anxiety in our lives. It tackles the biological reasons and different psychological theories.
University of Notre Dame
University Counseling Center: Relaxation Exercises
Describes a variety of techniques you can try that will help you release stress while studying, including deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and meditation.
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In Transition: Anxiety Disorders
This site talks briefly about the kinds of anxiety disorders there are and how they could affect a person.
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Systematic Desensitization
This personal site by Dr. Ray Richmond thoroughly describes the systematic desensitization process for dealing with anxiety and phobias.
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National Anxiety Foundation: Information on Panic Disorder
One in a series of handbooks on panic and anxiety published by the National Anxiety Foundation on the symptoms, cause, cure, and care of panic disorder. Helpful as educational information on a number of different questions relating to...
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Zephyrus Education: Stress
While this site primarily addresses adults, with frequent references to job-related stress, middle and high school students can learn much about handling the stress in their lives, as well. It is easy to read and includes tools to help...
San Diego State University
Culture Shock
Culture shock is defined as "the physical and emotional discomfort one suffers when coming to live in another country or a place different from the place of origin". In this document the emotional discomfort of culture shock is explored....
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Aaas: Self Control Comes in Limited Quantities, Must Be Replenished
To deter addiction, some people are able to replenish the amount of self-control they possess. Theories are presented in this web-article that suggest that upon applying self control during a difficult situation, an individual is less...
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.
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Kids Health: Fears and Phobias
At this site from family Doctor.org find out the differences in fear and phobias. This site also includes links to related articles.
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Kids Health: Social Phobia
This site from Family Doctor.org gives information on social phobias, symptoms, and strategies for treatment. This site also provides links to related articles.
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Kids Health: The Story on Stress
It is highly probable that you've heard someone say he is "stressed out." What does that mean? Exactly what is stress and how does it affect us? Read more about the causes of stress, what it does to us, and how to reduce stress.
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.
WebMD
Web Md: Understanding Anxiety the Basics
A good overview of the condition of anxiety is found on this site. The article tells what anxiety is, what causes it, the symptoms, how it is detected and treated, and how it can be prevented.