Curated OER
Bioterror
Students explore and discuss October, 2001 anthrax attacks and their aftermath.
Curated OER
: "Synthesizing Content on a Continuum" Activity: Developing Effective Communication
Students express their opinions on the danger from HIV. They study appropriate speaking techniques and become aware what it feels like to learn that they have been infected with an incurable, fatal disease. The share personal...
Curated OER
Looking At the World Through Different Eyes
Students are introduced to the concept of reframing as a problem-solving alternative. They present the value of incorporating adults into their suport system. Students draw what they think Creep Face and Maggie saw when they looked...
Curated OER
I Can Be Happy for Hours Just Doing
Students explore leisure activities. For this leisure activities lesson, students define the topic and write a paper about a leisure activity they love. Students draw a cartoon illustrating the activity and write a poem or short story...
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Teacher on Trial for Attacking Student
In this English worksheet, learners read "Teacher on Trial for Attacking Student," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Soldier Admits Guilt over Iraq Photos
In this English instructional activity, students read "Soldier Admits Guilt over Iraq Photos," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 6 true or false questions about the selection.
National Institutes of Health
Nih Curriculum Supplement for Middle School: The Science of Mental Illness
A curriculum that explains how mental illness can be treated and cured. The site offers a web version of the curriculum or printed supplements can be requested. Included is a teacher's guide.
Mental Health America
Mha: Recognizing Mental Health Probelms in Children
This resource provides a check list for recognizing mental health problems in children.
Other
American Mental Health Counselors Association
The American Mental Health Counselors Association works for Members of the Mental Health Profession.
Other
National Mental Health Awareness Day: Materials
Posters, banners, notes and tips for speeches and newspaper editorials, a proclamation template, pamphlets and other great materials you can use to raise awareness about children's mental health issues or participate in Children's Mental...
The National Alliance on Mental Illness
Journal of School Health: Mental Health Screening in Schools
The National Alliance on Mental Illness presents this article from the Journal of School Health. It discusses the importance of screening students in schools for mental health problems.
University of California
Ucla: Screening Mental Health Problems in Schools [Pdf]
Long-standing policy controversies have heated up as a result ofincreasing proposals for using schools to screen for mental healthproblems (e.g., depression screening).This brief highlights the following issues: How appropriate is...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Mental Health Matters
At the conclusion of this lesson, students will understand the continuum of mental health and recognize the warning signs of mental health problems.
Other
Internet Mental Health: Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
Internet Mental Health site gives descriptions of social phobias, an online diagnosis feature, and an introduction to treatment. You will also find external links to books, research, and other resources.
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Mental Health: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
This common term used in classrooms is reviewed in this information from the NIMH and points to the changing views of many that it is better treated long term with behavioral therapies than medications.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Teenagers Who Lack Sleep at Higher Risk for Mental Health Problems"
In this informational text, Tori Rodriguez discusses the effect of not getting enough sleep on teenagers' mental health. As you read, take notes on how teens are affected when they don't get enough sleep. [Free account registration...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Toward a New Understanding of Mental Illness
Today, thanks to better early detection, there are 63% fewer deaths from heart disease than there were just a few decades ago. Thomas Insel, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, wonders: Could we do the same for...
The National Alliance on Mental Illness
Nation's Voice on Mental Illness: Schizophrenia
This site provides many links on Schizophrenia. It has links on information from The Nation's Voice on Mental Illness (NAMI) that help one to understand Schizophrenia, as well as related links from other sources approved by NAMI.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness
About Mental Illness: Bipolar Disorder
The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides an introduction to Bipolar Disorder, also known as Manic Depression. On this site are symptoms of Bipolar Disorder, causes, and treatment options, as well as links at the bottom of the...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Teenagers Who Don't Get Enough Sleep Mental Health Problems
In this informational text, Tori Rodriguez discusses the effect of not getting enough sleep on teenagers' mental health. It also offers guided reading, an assessment, and discussion questions. [Free account registration required for...
Science Museum, London
Making the Modern World: Defining Mental Illness
Defining mental illness takes into account several deviant behaviors. Find out what psychologists use to determine mental disorders.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Depression
Comprehensive mental health information on a variety of topics dealing with depression, with a link to a self-assessment screener for assessing symptoms of depression.
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Mental Health: Borderline Personality Disorder
The National Institute of Mental Health provides a concise overview of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) focusing on symptoms, treatment, and current research.
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Mental Health: Schizophrenia
This page lists some facts on schizophrenia, treatments, research findings about the disorder, present and future research directions, as well as information about a new clinical trial that the National Institute of Mental Health is...