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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: Major Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of major depression. 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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Handout
US Department of Justice

U.s. Drug Enforcement Administration: Benzodiazepines [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the effects of drugs in the benzodiazepine family, names of the drugs and their intended uses, and how the drugs are abused by adolescents.
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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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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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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Clinical Vignette of Persistent Depressive Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this passage and complete a five-question quiz related to psychological disorders.
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Online Course
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Treating Depression With Antidepressants

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the three classes of antidepressants: MAOI's, TCA's, and SSRI's used to treat 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.