Other
Dr. Ivan's Depression Central
This site is a home page to an excellent resource for finding out about depression.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Alan and Naomi
Review of Myron Levoy's adolescent novel, "Alan and Naomi." Links to a page about bullies.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is a Phobia?
Describes some common phobias such as Acrophobia and Claustrophobia.
Other
Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association: Government A
This is a proposed bill from 1999 from the FADAA concerning funding for alcohol and drug abuse programs.
WebMD
Web Md: Multiple Concussions
This thought provoking article provided by WebMD Health tells how multiple concussions as a middle or high school student can lead to permanent memory and thought impairment. Discusses the sport of football as one of the leading causes...
Other
All Family Resources: Advocating for Your Child
Often times being an advocate for you child can involve anticipating problems and having a professional diagnose these potential issues. This article lists symptoms that could be indicators of a child's emotional problems.
Other
University of Iowa Health Care: Anorexia Nervosa
This resource provides information describing diagnosing anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as well as the treatment for both eating disorders.
Other
Apa: Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse
This website provides information about the American Psychological Association and its Division of Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse. Mentions research opportunities, funding, experimental and clinical psychopharmacology.
Arizona State University
Jaie: Counseling the Indian
This paper from Journal of American Indian Education describes the plight of the 1965 American Indian and addresses the difficulty of living in a bicultural society.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Cri Du Chat Syndrome
This site has information on causes, symptoms, treatment, support groups, expectations and prognosis related to Cri-du-Chat, a genetic syndrome. Information is objectively presented and fairly thorough. Information is provided by A.D.A.M.
Nature Conservancy
Nature Rocks
Tool for finding nature centers, outdoor events and activities, and services like equipment rentals, campgrounds, and tour guides. Learn how exploring nature helps improve the physical, mental, and emotional health of children and...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Coping Mechanisms
Work, school, money - these are some of the most common stressors in everyday life. The effects of stress on a person's mental and emotional health may vary, but without the proper tools to cope, stress can have serious consequences. It...
Other
Mind: Understanding the Psychological Effects of Street Drugs
Information about the dangerous psychological effects of drugs and alcohol.
Other
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education: Be That Friend
This site focuses on two often connected topics: depression and suicide. The message here is that depression need not lead to suicide. It offers information on symptoms, misconceptions, and other topics.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness
Nami: Eating Disorders
An excellent site giving facts about eating disorders, which includes answers to commonly asked questions such as signs, causes, and treatment. A great starting point for the educator wanting to learn more about eating disorders.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
This article explores Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and why pregnancy and alcohol don't mix. It goes through and answers commonly asked questions dealing with FAS, and provides general information that can prove to be very helpful.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Risk Factors for Drug Use and Drug Abuse
A description of the factors (biological risks, psychological risks, socio-cultural risks, and environmental risks) that relate to each other in complicated ways that can lead to drug abuse or drug addiction.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Tolerance and Withdrawal
An illustrated explanation of the neurons in the brain and the effects of tolerance and withdrawal.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Reward Pathway in the Brain
An physiologically and chemically illustrated presentation of pleasurable stimuli and the reward pathways followed in the brain. Also explained are studies of addiction that seem to take over a rational mind.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Substance Use Disorders
An overview of substance induced disorders are examined.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Drug Dependence and Homeostasis
An explanation of homeostasis and related to drug dependence and drug overdose.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Routes of Drug Entry
The routes of drug entry are explored including oral, inhalation, injection, transdermal, and intramuscular.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Drug Use Prevention: School Programming and Protective Factors?
Drug abuse prevention by way of the government and the ineffectiveness of programs aimed at stopping drug use in schools such as D.A.R.E. and Just Say No. Discussed are factors in families, schools, and communities that lead to stopping...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How Does Substance Use Develop Into Substance Abuse?
A discussion of how substance use develops into substance abuse as illustrated by the Gateway model and the Continuum model.