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Website
National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Diseases of the Mind

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual exhibit to expose the early history of psychiatry in the United States through the year 1900.
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Handout
Other

Bupa: Schizophrenia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the British United Provident Association contains great information on the mental illness known as schizophrenia. The information touches on symptoms (both positive and negative), media myths, diagnosis, causes, treatment,...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Martin Seligman on Positive Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
As Martin Seligman discusses the state of psychology today, he introduces the eleventh reason to be positive. [23:46]
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Website
Other

American Psychiatric Nurses Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for an association of professional nurses working in psychiatric settings. Library resources include audio/visual, books, online journals and publications, and research projects. Educational and professional resources and web...
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Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Understanding the School Counselor Parent Connection

For Teachers 9th - 10th
School counselors work with teachers, administrators, and parents to help students with schoolwork and their social/emotional development.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers:what Is Depression?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Examine teenage depression: what it's all about, how it feels and ways to deal with it.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Dealing With Addiction

For Students 9th - 10th
Having an addiction can not only be unhealthy and expensive but it can also change who you are as a person. Since teenagers are still developing physically and mentally this can have a detrimental effect on who they will become. This...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: How to Make Homework Less Work

For Students 9th - 10th
Most teens will never learn to love homework, but with a little help they can make it less of a burden. This site shows how to work smarter not harder when it comes to homework by easing its effect both mentally and physically. This...
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Handout
US Holocaust Memorial Museum

U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Gassing Operations

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Nazi use of poison gas to eliminate "undesirable" persons, whether because of their physical or mental health, or because of their religious or ethnic dispositions.
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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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Handout
Shippensburg University

Shippensburg University: Attribution Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
Course notes explaining what attribution theory is and three different models of attribution theory. These include the Correspondent Inference Theory of Heider and Jones, Harold Kelley's Covariation Model, and Weiner's Model of...
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Handout
American Psychological Association

American Psychological Association: Transgender Individuals and Gender Identity

For Students 9th - 10th
Find answers to questions concerning transgender issues. This addresses the definition, categories of transgender people, possible causes, the types of mental health problems and discrimination they may face, and the kinds of support...
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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

House Rabbit Society: Rabbit Care by Category Faq

For Students 9th - 10th
Very helpful and easy to navigate site on rabbit care. Issues are broken down by topics including: diet, litter training, mental health, grooming, housing, and more. Very informative!
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Website
Other

A Short Introduction to Schizophrenia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a short introduction to Schizophrenia. It answers the questions: What is schizophrenia? What are its symptoms? Who gets it? What is the course of the disease? How is it treated? What can/should I do if a loved one is...
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Lesson Plan
Other

Better Attitudes & Skills in Children

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a collection of social emotional lesson plans. They were developed by the Project B.A.S.I.C. Child Development Specialist, and Child Care Consultation Staff via the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
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Online Course
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Diagnosing Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of how clinicians diagnose depression by using the dsm-5, a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
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Online Course
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Generalized Anxiety Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)causes, physical and mental symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment are discussed.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction

For Students 9th - 10th
Substance use disorders are a class of psychological disorder in which a person continues to use a substance, despite having significant health, social, and other negative consequences as a result of their substance use.
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Website
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource for timely and accurate medical information from experts at Mayo Clinic. Content includes information on almost all diseases and conditions, a guide to healthy living, first-aid and self-care information.
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Article
American Association for the Advancement of Science

Aaas: Eurek Alert!: Emotional Distress Leads Children to Doubt

For Students 9th - 10th
Being in emotional distress can cause children to doubt themselves, according to this article. When children lack support they often find themselves frustrated and depressed. Learn more about this trend on this site.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: This Emotional Life: Bullying

For Students 9th - 10th
What are the effects of bullying? PBS features extensive information on bullying including topics such as bullies and their victims, how to help your child, and adult bullying.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Social Phobia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Family Doctor.org gives information on social phobias, symptoms, and strategies for treatment. This site also provides links to related articles.
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Website
Other

Visiting Nurse Associations of America

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page of association of professional nurses working in the home-care setting. This site includes reference to current publications and also contains information for families and caregivers regarding home healthcare issues.

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