TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Bipolar Disorder?
Helen M. Farrell describes the root causes and treatments for bipolar disorder. [5:58]
Other
Psychotherapy Versus Medication for Depression
An research study (1995) from doctors specializing in depression treatment that discusses the differences between psychotheraphy and medication.
Other
Schizophrenia Homepage: Quieting the Voices
This is the story of a man who had schizophrenia from age 15, but now because of a new medicine he is doing better. It also talks about myths and treatments.
Other
I thyroid.com: Lithium
Exceptionally thorough site with a great deal of information on the biological and metabolic fates of lithium. For advanced students.
Other
Nonverbal Learning Disorder
Comprehensive resource for information about this often undiagnosed disorder. It includes research, assessment tips as well as strategies that may benefit people with a Nonverbal Learning Disorder.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
Samhsa News: A Guide for Parents on Preventing Substance Abuse
This guide gives parents tips on how to help keep their children drug-free. Describes warning signs that might be seen and discusses ways in which parents can talk to their children about this topic. Includes a 16-page PDF file called...
Other
Treatment Advocacy Center: Schizophrenia: Consequences of Non Treatment
The Treatment Advocacy Center describes what can happen if you don't get any type of treatment for schizophrenia.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Emil Kraepelin
Learn about the life and work of the man who was the founder of modern scientific psychiatry, as well as of psychopharmacology and psychiatric genetics.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: Seasonal Affective Disorder
This article provides great information on Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. The topics that are covered in this article include: what is seasonal affective disorder, How common is SAD, and is there a treatment for SAD.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Adjustment Disorders
Explains what an adjustment disorder is, the symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications, what to expect when seeing a doctor, treatments, self-help, and prevention.
Other
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: Homepage
This site from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is a group of people who have first-hand experience with depressive disorders and have joined together to provide this helpful site as a resource for all aspects of the disorder....
Other
Guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder
This site give information on SAD, effects it has on people, and what causes it.
Other
Children Now: Talking With Kids About Tough Issues: Violence
Parents are given the confidence to talk with students about difficult issues like drugs, violence, and alcohol. The subject addressed is violence. Discussion topics and answers to common questions are included.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Truth About Electroconvulsive Therapy (Ect)
Helen M. Farrell details the history and evolution of Electroconvulsive Therapy, ECT.
American Psychological Association
Apa: Interesting Careers in Psychology
Focus on non-academic careers for scientific psychologists. Provides links to several scientific psychologists who explain how they secured a job in a nontraditional setting outside the "lab" or "university setting."
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Electroconvulsive Therapy
This resource provides information about electroconvulsive therapy.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys
Selected (10) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with "Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys. Written as a prequel to Jane Eyre, "Wide Sargasso Sea" follows the life of Antoinette Cosway from her tumultuous childhood in Jamaica following...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams
Selected (6) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams. After losing her family estate to creditors, Blanche DuBois moves in with her younger sister, Stella, and her working class...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
This book tells the story of Bryan Stevenson, a young lawyer who establishes a legal practice, and takes on the case of Walter McMillian who was wrongly convicted for murder. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with "Just...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Social in Equality Questions
This eight-questions quiz pertaining to social inequality.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Nclex Rn Questions on Neurodevelopment Disorders 1
This is a 10-question quiz to prepare for NCLEX-RN on neurodevelopment disorders.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Clinical Vignette of Persistent Depressive Disorder
Read this passage and complete a five-question quiz related to psychological disorders.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Nclex Rn Questions on Psychotic Disorders 2
NCLEX-RN practice questions on psychotic disorders.
British Library
British Library: Teaching Resources: Hamlet: Ophelia, Gender and Madness
In his portrayal of Hamlet and Ophelia, Shakespeare raises troubling questions about gender and madness. These activities encourage students to compare these two central characters, and how they have been used to reflect changing views...