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Anxiety Panic Internet: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to providing general information on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), this website includes a first-hand account of the disease. Learn how OCD, when left untreated, can control and ruin a person's life.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and the treatments associated with this disease. OCD Online provides general information about the disease and includes write-ups on successful treatment through cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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Pni: The Biopsychopharmacology of Vitamin B6

For Students 9th - 10th
This website discusses the importance of the biopsychopharmacology of vitamin B6. B6 is critical to "extremely important metabolic processes in the nervous system." Mentions epilepsy and behavioral disturbances.
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Eating Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough reference site for information on various eating disorders to help with both the identification and the treatment of eating disorders.
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Obsessive Compulsive Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
The website is an excellent resource for those with obssessive-compulsive disorder and also for those just wanting to know more about this disease. Learn how OCD is diagnosed and check out information on how the disease is treated and...
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Its Treatment

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized into question/answer format, this website is a good introduction to obsessive-compulsive disorder. Read about the causes and treatments associated with OCD and learn how this disease can be managed through behavior therapy.
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Simple Phobias

For Students 9th - 10th
This site defines simple phobia and gives information on a few of these types of phobias. Written in conversational language with a link to a panic attack self help kit.
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Academy for the Psychoanalytic Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page of the Academy of Psycholoanalytic Arts with links to academy publications, presentations, and information on the topic.
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Northwestern Univ.: The Personality Project Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of studies underway that are attempting to ascertain the relationship of behavior and personality to brain function.
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Story md.com: Alzheimer's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people. Discover the symptoms, treatments, and latest Alzheimer's research.
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American Psychological Association

American Psychiatric Association: Sexual Orientation

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains how the physician members of the American Psychiatric Association define sexual orientation. Also includes a discussion of lesbian, gay and bisexual orientations, along with a fact sheet about sexual orientation...
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Med Jump

For Students 9th - 10th
Career portal focuses on the health-care and medical industries. Job seekers can post resumes and search for jobs free of charge.
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Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene: Smallpox [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Talks about what smallpox is, how it was treated before a vaccine came out, and talks about Edward Jenner and his association with smallpox. PDF file
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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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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Alan and Naomi

For Students 6th - 8th
Review of Myron Levoy's adolescent novel, "Alan and Naomi." Links to a page about bullies.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is a Phobia?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Describes some common phobias such as Acrophobia and Claustrophobia.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Psychoactive Drugs: Stimulants

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of stimulants and their effects on the body.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Overview of Psychoactive Drugs

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of psychoactive drugs: depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and opiates.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Psychoactive Drugs: Hallucinogens

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of hallucinogens and their effect on the human body when used medically and abused.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
In order to qualify for a bipolar disorder one must have at least three of the symptoms explored in this video.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to Psychology Depression and Bipolar Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of bipolar1 and bipolar2 disorders and their relationship to mania.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to Psychology Depression and Major Depressive Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Factors involved in depression including biological, psychological, socio-cultural or environmental as well as genetic components (5-htt LPR) are examined.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Depression?

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of depression including symptoms, causes, treatment, and brain functions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Risk Factors for Bipolar Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Examined are factors that increase the risks of bipolar disorder: psychological, environmental, genetic, neuro chemical, and difference in brain structure and function.

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