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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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Other

Alcohol: The Aggression Elixir?

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the relationship biological factors including high testosterone or low serotonin levels has on the affect of alcohol related aggression.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

For Students 3rd - 5th
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder that affects the "worry thoughts" that a person has. One way to think about OCD is to think about superstitions. When you do something a certain way or avoid a situation, such as...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Being Afraid

For Students 3rd - 8th
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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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Being Afraid

For Students 3rd - 5th
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...
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Website
Other

Sada: Sad Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the largest surviving support organization to help support and advise sufferers of SAD.
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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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Article
Bryn Mawr College

Serendip: Obsessive Compulsive Behavior and the Types of Treatments

For Students 9th - 10th
This college-level student study describes obsessive-compulsive behaviors, its causes, and treatment.
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Website
Other

Guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
This site give information on SAD, effects it has on people, and what causes it.