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Curated OER

Kids Health: Cellulitis

For Students 3rd - 5th
Cellulitis is an infection of the skin. It occurs most in places where the skin has been broken by a scrape or a bug bite. Read more about cellulitis, how it is treated, and how to avoid getting cellulitis.
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Bipolar Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of bipolar disorder. Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and much more.
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Handout
Other

New World Encyclopedia: Abnormal Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what the field of abnormal psychology covers, its historical roots, the different models used in the study of mental illness, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) used in diagnosis, and the...
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Article
Childnet

Childnet: Online Safety: Digital Well Being

For Students 9th - 10th
Going online and using technology can impact our emotions and mental health. Digital well-being is about recognizing the way going online makes us feel and knowing how to manage this. It includes questions and answers and tips for...
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Unit Plan
Lumen Learning

Lumen: Boundless Psychology: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
This learning module looks at how normal behavior is defined and perceived by society. The definitions of normal behavior shifts as societal norms change over time. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a...
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Handout
Other

Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders: Avoidant Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at Avoidant Personality Disorder complete with a definition, a thorough description, causes and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, and prognosis. Also included is a list of resources at the bottom of the...
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Handout
Other

Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders: Antisocial Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at Antisocial Personality Disorder, complete with a definition, a thorough description, causes and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, and prognosis. Also included is a list of resources at the bottom of the...
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Handout
Other

Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders: Dependent Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at Dependent Personality Disorder, complete with a definition, a thorough description, causes and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, and prognosis. Also included is a list of resources at the bottom of the...
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Handout
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Rosalynn Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2001 for her work in advocating mental health, Rosalynn Carter is the wife of former U.S. president, Jimmy Carter. Here you can read about her early life and work as first lady both of...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Lesson Plan: Veterans Day and the Meaning of Sacrifice

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this PBS NewsHour Classroom lesson plan to help students explore the challenges facing our nation's veterans today, including mental health issues and long wait lines for treatment.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Getting Over a Break Up

For Students 9th - 10th
Teenagers often dedicate themselves emotionally to a relationship to a great degree and coping with loss can be quite difficult. This site provides insight for teens on how to manage these feelings and move towards the future. Links to...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
Abusive relationships of any kind can sometimes be confusing for a child or teenager. If you or someone you know is involved in this type of relationship then this is a good site for understanding how to recognize and stop the abuse....
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Family Doctor.org explains common characteristics of people with the disorder, their fears, and treatments. This comprehensive article also contains links to similar sites.
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Website
Mental Health America

Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Bullying: What to Do About It

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page overview of bullying discusses what it is, targets, steps to stop it, and related topics.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Family Doctor.org gives details on individuals who encounter the same painful events, but their reactions are different. Read this article to find out more about this disorder and how people can find help. Links to...
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Article
Other

Internet Mental Health: Young Smokers More Likely to Suffer Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Research Council states their facts on why the prevention of cigarette smoking can help in the prevention of depression.
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Website
Other

Yahoo! Health: Alcohol Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Yahoo! Health briefly defines "alcohol use" and describes the physical and mental effects alcohol has on the body. Read brief write-ups on the history of alcohol use and on underage drinking. Click on hyperlinked...
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Bulimia Nervosa

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of this eating disorder. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
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Handout
Other

Mental Health Net: Anxiety Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
MentalHealth.net provides information on various types of anxiety disorders. Symptoms, treatment, online resources, organizations, online support, research.
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Handout
Other

Mental Health Channel: Binge Eating Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
This introduction on binge-eating disorder, defines the disorder, compares it to bulimia, and briefly describes the actions of binge-eaters. Below the article are links to the rest of this article on binge-eating disorder, where you can...
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Guardian Angel by Oliver Wendell Holmes

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of the novel The Guardian Angel by Oliver Wendell Holmes; it explores mental health and repressed memory, and Holmes uses the concept of the unconscious mind throughout his works.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Almost Sunrise: Lesson Plan Clips

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a term many students may know. This lesson invites student to gain a deeper understanding of moral injury and develop greater empathy for the challenges returning veterans face. Using five video...
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Website
Mental Health America

Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Borderline Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
One page discussion on Borderline Personality disorder (BPD) that includes symptoms, causes, and available treatments.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Social Challenges

For Teachers 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart promotes social development and mental health as students explore appropriate responses to challenging social situations. Students will practice getting what they need in a social situation.

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