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American Psychological Association

Sexual Orientation and Youth

For Teachers 7th - 12th
A 24-page manual provides principals, educators, and other school personnel with factual information about sexual orientation development, important legal principles they must consider, and problematic efforts to change sexual...
Article
The National Alliance on Mental Illness

Journal of School Health: Mental Health Screening in Schools

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The National Alliance on Mental Illness presents this article from the Journal of School Health. It discusses the importance of screening students in schools for mental health problems.
Unit Plan
National Institutes of Health

Nih Curriculum Supplement for Middle School: The Science of Mental Illness

For Students 6th - 8th
A curriculum that explains how mental illness can be treated and cured. The site offers a web version of the curriculum or printed supplements can be requested. Included is a teacher's guide.
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Other

At Health: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Mental Health Information Site section on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, complete with subsection links to information on the definition, characteristics, causes, recognition and treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, treatment...
Lesson Plan
Teachnology

Teachnology: Health Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Great lesson plans covering a wide-range of health-related subjects. Focusing on all grades, teach students bike safety, first aid, a map of their mouths, and stress management. A wonderful resource for wonderful teachers!
Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Borderline Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of this mental disorder. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
Website
Curated OER

Kids Health: About Kids Health

For Students 9th - 10th
This page for the huge KidsHealth site gives you a jumping-off point and an overview of the site's content, purpose, and usage. With sections for parents, kids, and teens, KidsHealth has been online since 1995 and today it is accessed...
Handout
American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Health Information for the Whole Family

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Academy of Family Physicians provides this comprehensive health information article with sections for men, women, parents, kids, and seniors.
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University of California

Ucla: Screening Mental Health Problems in Schools [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Long-standing policy controversies have heated up as a result ofincreasing proposals for using schools to screen for mental healthproblems (e.g., depression screening).This brief highlights the following issues: How appropriate is...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Mental Health Matters

For Teachers 9th - 10th
At the conclusion of this lesson, students will understand the continuum of mental health and recognize the warning signs of mental health problems.
Handout
National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Mental Health: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
This common term used in classrooms is reviewed in this information from the NIMH and points to the changing views of many that it is better treated long term with behavioral therapies than medications.
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Other

Internet Mental Health: Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

For Students 9th - 10th
Internet Mental Health site gives descriptions of social phobias, an online diagnosis feature, and an introduction to treatment. You will also find external links to books, research, and other resources.
Website
Other

American Mental Health Counselors Association

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Mental Health Counselors Association works for Members of the Mental Health Profession.
Website
Other

National Mental Health Awareness Day: Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
Posters, banners, notes and tips for speeches and newspaper editorials, a proclamation template, pamphlets and other great materials you can use to raise awareness about children's mental health issues or participate in Children's Mental...
Website
New York Times

New York Times: Health

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times maintains daily coverage of the latest in health news, including children's health, fitness, the health care policy, and more.
Handout
National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Mental Health: Borderline Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Institute of Mental Health provides a concise overview of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) focusing on symptoms, treatment, and current research.
Handout
National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Mental Health: Schizophrenia

For Students 9th - 10th
This page lists some facts on schizophrenia, treatments, research findings about the disorder, present and future research directions, as well as information about a new clinical trial that the National Institute of Mental Health is...
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Other

At Health: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Mental Health Information Site section on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, complete with subsection links to information on the definition, characteristics, causes, recognition and treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, treatment...
Handout
US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Teen Health

For Students 9th - 10th
Abundant resources regarding teens and their health, including nutrition, sexual health, mental health and teen development. Learn how to live a healthy lifestyle now in order to maintain a health one in your later years.
Website
About Kids Health

About Kids Health: Pre Teen Learning Hub

For Students 3rd - 8th
As your child enters the pre-teen years, they have more opportunities to express their independence. Find out how to support their mental health, monitor their nutrition, prepare for puberty and handle influences from the media.
Lesson Plan
Teachnology

Teachnology: Health Lesson Plans

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Great lesson plans covering a wide-range of health-related subjects. Focusing on all grades, teach students bike safety, first aid, a map of their mouths, and stress management. A wonderful resource for wonderful teachers!
Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Antisocial Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of this mental disorder. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
Website
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Health Organization promotes physical, social, and mental well being all over the world. This site links you to all types of information and is very resourceful on a large variety of subjects.
Website
WebMD

Web Md: Health News

For Students 9th - 10th
WebMD is a very helpful online health resource. Coverage includes the latest health & medical news, with in-depth medical references at your fingertips. Topics that range from diabetes to second hand smoking are discussed by medical...

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