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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Body Invaders: Depression

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study clinical depression and its various treatments.  In this depression lesson students create a poster that shows one of the misconceptions about depression. 
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Depression: Available Treatment

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists and briefly describes three types of treatment for depression. Each treatment has a link to more information.
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Bipolar Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of bipolar disorder. Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and much more.
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Handout
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Dark Side of the Mood: Dealing With Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
This guide describes the causes of depression, its symptoms, and potential treatments (including "alternative" choices). It also debunks depression myths. Site provided by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
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Article
Other

Psychotherapy Versus Medication for Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
An research study (1995) from doctors specializing in depression treatment that discusses the differences between psychotheraphy and medication.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Cutting

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Other

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is a group of people who have first-hand experience with depressive disorders and have joined together to provide this helpful site as a resource for all aspects of the disorder....
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Depression: Treatment Settings

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides the reader with brief explanations of the five different treatment settings for people with depression.
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: The Future of Depression Treatment

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses various approaches to treating depression that are currently being studied.
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Website
Other

Dr. Ivan's Depression Central

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a home page to an excellent resource for finding out about depression.
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Website
BBC

Bbc Health: What Is Depression?

For Students 9th - 10th
What are the symptoms? How common is it? How can you monitor your mood? What type of help is available? What other ways are there to help yourself? These questions are answered in this informative site.