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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Playing Psychologist

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, in groups, research one of the following: Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Schizophrenia, and any other disorders that...
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Generalized Anxiety Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of GAD. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
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Unit Plan
McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill: Abnormal Psychology: The Big Picture: Chapter Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes a textbook chapter on abnormal psychology, providing an overview of different approaches to psychological disorders, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) used in diagnosis, and characteristics of...
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Article
Other

Trauma Information Pages: Anxiety

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses types of anxiety disorders, phobias, symptoms of anxiety, treatments, and when there is a need to seek help.
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Website
Other

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Page of organized links on General Anxiety Disorder. Different perspective descriptions of GAD include American, European, Adolescent, and Adult. Treatment, Research, Periodical, and a unique online diagnosis links are available, as well...
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Website
Mental Health America

Mental Health America: Phobias

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of phobias. This resource lists types of phobias, and discusses treatment options (behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy).
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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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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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Website
Other

The Anxiety Network

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Website
Other

In Transition: Anxiety Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
This site talks briefly about the kinds of anxiety disorders there are and how they could affect a person.
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Article
WebMD

Web Md: Understanding Anxiety the Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
WebMD

Web Md: Mental Health and Trichotillomania

For Students 9th - 10th
An irresistible urge to pull out hair, trichotillomania is a mental disorder. This article provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and tests, treatment and care, and management of this disorder.
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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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Handout
WebMD

Web Md: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD provides a great topic overview of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Also provides links to causes, symptoms, risks, medications, surgery information, home treatment and prevention.
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Article
Other

Bsttw: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Gad)

For Students 9th - 10th
On this page you will find a brief overview of generalized anxiety disorder. Lists the symptoms of anxiety disorder, its causes, and medications that can help.
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Website
Other

National Anxiety Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the Home Site to the National Anxiety Foundation which provides information on anxiety and also links to other Anxiety Disorder Sites.
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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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Article
New York Times

New York Times: Health Guide: Panic Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page summary of the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of panic disorder.
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Article
New York Times

New York Times: Health Guide: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page overview, with related multimedia features, of the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Article
New York Times

New York Times: Health Guide: Phobia

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of simple, specific phobias.
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Article
New York Times

New York Times: Health Guide: Generalized Anxiety Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.