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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Debunking the Myths of Ocd

For Students 9th - 10th
There's a common misconception that if you like to meticulously organize your things, keep your hands clean, or plan out your weekend to the last detail, you might be OCD. In fact, OCD is a serious psychiatric condition that is...
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Website
National Institutes of Health

Nimh: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on one of the questions at the top of the page to be taken to specific information about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Originally published as a pamphlet, the information at this website is useful for the general public and...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Anxiety Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Handout
WebMD

Web Md: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ocd)

For Students 9th - 10th
This Health Guide from WebMD surveys obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD--including its causes, symptoms, risks, exams and tests, treatment, prevention, home treatment, and medications.
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Other

At Health: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Mental Health Information Site section on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, complete with subsection links to information on the definition, characteristics, causes, recognition and treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, treatment...
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Other

Anxiety Panic Internet: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to providing general information on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), this website includes a first-hand account of the disease. Learn how OCD, when left untreated, can control and ruin a person's life.
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Other

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and the treatments associated with this disease. OCD Online provides general information about the disease and includes write-ups on successful treatment through cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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Other

Obsessive Compulsive Found.: Ocd Medication for Children

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives several types of medications for children along with the dosages prescribed and the possible side effects.
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Other

Obsessive Compulsive Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
The website is an excellent resource for those with obssessive-compulsive disorder and also for those just wanting to know more about this disease. Learn how OCD is diagnosed and check out information on how the disease is treated and...
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Other

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Its Treatment

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized into question/answer format, this website is a good introduction to obsessive-compulsive disorder. Read about the causes and treatments associated with OCD and learn how this disease can be managed through behavior therapy.
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Handout
US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Medline Plus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine provides an overview of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
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Professional Doc
Other

At Health: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Mental Health Information Site section on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, complete with subsection links to information on the definition, characteristics, causes, recognition and treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, treatment...
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Handout
Other

Disabled World: Famous People With Disabilities

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a list of well-known people with a disability or mental condition who have overcome their barriers to achieve and contribute to society. Divided by disability category and include actors, world leaders, singers, and...
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BBC

Bbc: The Florida Obsessive Compulsive Inventory Ocd Screening Test

For Students 9th - 10th
This 20 question obsessive compulsive screening quiz indicates whether an individual has symptoms similar to individuals with OCD. Archived.
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Other

Mental Help Net: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to defining and describing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), this website provides explanations as to why OCD is often misdiagnosed. Learn what "obsessions" and "compulsions" are and learn how to detect the signs and...
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Article
New York Times

New York Times: Health Guide: Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page summary, along with related multimedia features, of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
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Other

Mental Help: Personality Disorders: Cluster C Disorders: Anxious, Fearful

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides an overview of personality disorders termed "cluster C disorders," which include avoidant personality disorder, dependent personality disorder, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.