Curated OER
Playing Psychologist
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...
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Thorough overview of GAD. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Abnormal Psychology: The Big Picture: Chapter Overview
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...
Other
Trauma Information Pages: Anxiety
This article discusses types of anxiety disorders, phobias, symptoms of anxiety, treatments, and when there is a need to seek help.
Other
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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...
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Phobias
An overview of phobias. This resource lists types of phobias, and discusses treatment options (behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy).
Curated OER
Kids Health: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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...
WebMD
Web Md: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ocd)
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.
Other
The Anxiety Network
Comprehensive resource dealing with Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety. Definitions, resources, and treatments for these mental health problems are available.
Other
In Transition: Anxiety Disorders
This site talks briefly about the kinds of anxiety disorders there are and how they could affect a person.
WebMD
Web Md: Understanding Anxiety the Basics
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.
WebMD
Web Md: Mental Health and Trichotillomania
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.
Other
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: Homepage
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....
WebMD
Web Md: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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.
Other
Bsttw: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Gad)
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.
Other
National Anxiety Foundation
This is the Home Site to the National Anxiety Foundation which provides information on anxiety and also links to other Anxiety Disorder Sites.
Other
Dr. Ivan's Depression Central
This site is a home page to an excellent resource for finding out about depression.
New York Times
New York Times: Health Guide: Panic Disorder
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page summary of the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of panic disorder.
New York Times
New York Times: Health Guide: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page overview, with related multimedia features, of the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
New York Times
New York Times: Health Guide: Phobia
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of simple, specific phobias.
New York Times
New York Times: Health Guide: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.