Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Dorothea Dix
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Dorothea Lynde Dix (1802-1887 CE), most noted for her report to the Massachusetts legislature about the inhumane conditions under which the mentally ill are held in prisons. Her report led...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Dorothea Dix 1802 1887
Best know for her work with the mentally ill. Dorthea Dix also was very involved in the work of prison reform. Here, you can read her fascinating life story.
WebMD
Medicine Net: Schizophrenia
This site from MedicineNet.com gives some great information about the mental disease, schizophrenia. Describes what it is, information on treatment, side affects, and causes along with answering several commonly asked questions about the...
Diffen
Diffen: Psychopath vs. Sociopath
Start learning about two anti-social personality disorders with the comparison chart for psychopathy and sociopathy. Then extend the learning with an article and video about these mental illnesses.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Catcher in the Rye" by j.d. Salinger
From a mental institution, where he is receiving treatment, Holden Caulfield recounts the two day period after he is kicked out of school. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D....
Curated OER
Kids Health: Intellectual Disability
Informative article for Kids from Kids Health provides facts on intellectual and developmental delays and disabilities. Read about the causes and what its like for kids with special needs.
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Healthline: Dependent Personality Disorder
Resource tool that provides relevant information on Dependent Personality Disorder concentrating on symptoms, causes, and treatment with links to articles and related topics.
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Healthline: Avoidant Personality Disorder
Resource tool that provides relevant information on Avoidant Personality Disorder concentrating on symptoms, causes, and treatment with links to articles and related topics.
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Healthline: Antisocial Personality Disorder
Resource tool that provides relevant information on Antisocial Personality Disorder concentrating on symptoms, causes, and treatment with links to articles and related topics.
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International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression
A good overview of depression, plus resources.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Como Puedo Mejorar Mi Autoestima?
How do you feel about yourself? Read this article to find out what is Self-Esteem, Self-Esteem problems and steps to improve Self-Esteem.
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American Psychiatric Nurses Association
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...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Dealing With Addiction
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...
Curated OER
Kids Health: How to Make Homework Less Work
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...
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Gassing Operations
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.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Debunking the Myths of Ocd
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...
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University: Attribution Theory
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...
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association: Transgender Individuals and Gender Identity
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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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
House Rabbit Society: Rabbit Care by Category Faq
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!
Other
A Short Introduction to Schizophrenia
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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Better Attitudes & Skills in Children
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.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic
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.
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Aaas: Eurek Alert!: Emotional Distress Leads Children to Doubt
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.