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Curated OER

Kids Health: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Family Doctor.org gives details on individuals who encounter the same painful events, but their reactions are different. Read this article to find out more about this disorder and how people can find help. Links to...
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First Signs: Other Developmental Disorders

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Although developmental and behavioral disorders are increasingly widespread, they are still poorly understood by most of society. The lack of knowledge is further compounded by the stigma that often accompanies a diagnosis of a...
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New York Times

New York Times: Health Guide: Borderline Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page brief discussion of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of borderline personality disorder.
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New York Times

New York Times: Health Guide: Antisocial Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page summary of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of antisocial personality disorder.
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New York Times

New York Times: Health Guide: Avoidant Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page report of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of avoidant personality disorder.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Munchausen Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
A serious mental disorder, Munchausen syndrome is discussed here: definition, symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications, tests and diagnosis, treatments and drugs, and prevention.
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Mindyourmind

For Students 9th - 10th
Teens with mental health issues often don't get the help they need in order to recover. This amazing site is designed by youth for youth and provides mental health information and personal stories from young people who have overcome...
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Other

American Psychiatric Association: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page of a professional organization of physicians specializing in psychiatry or the treatment of mental and emotional disorders.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Female Athlete Triad

For Students 9th - 10th
The female athlete triad is composed of three disorders that all stem from a woman's obsession with how she looks. Conditions in this triad result in weakness and damage to one's body. This condition is outlined in a detailed manner in...
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Bulimia Nervosa

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of this eating disorder. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Debunking the Myths of Ocd

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Diagnosing Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of how clinicians diagnose depression by using the dsm-5, a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
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Mental Health America

Mental Health America: Trichotillomania

For Students 9th - 10th
A serious, compulsive behavior of pulling one's hair out, trichotillomania is examined in this brief article.
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Other

Mental Help Net: Major Depression and Unipolar Varieties

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise overview of depression, including symptoms, treatment, and causes. Differentiates among several types of depression and lists those people most likely to suffer from depression in their lifetimes.
Unit Plan
Lumen Learning

Lumen: Boundless Psychology: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
This learning module looks at how normal behavior is defined and perceived by society. The definitions of normal behavior shifts as societal norms change over time. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a...
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Mental Help: Personality Disorders: Cluster C Disorders: Anxious, Fearful

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides an overview of personality disorders termed "cluster C disorders," which include avoidant personality disorder, dependent personality disorder, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
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Mental Health America

Mental Health America: Panic Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact sheet presenting basic information on Panic Disorder including causes, symptoms, treatments, and co-occurring disorders.
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Mental help.net: Introduction to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an overview of ADHD. Under the menu toolbar on the right, you'll find information on the symptoms and treatment of ADHD.
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Internet Mental Health: Tourette's Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed description of all aspects of Tourette's Syndrome. Presents comprehensive information on Tourette's clinical assessment and treatment.
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Mental Health America

Mental Health America: Phobias

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of phobias. This resource lists types of phobias, and discusses treatment options (behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy).
Article
American Academy of Family Physicians

Aafp: Assessment and Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an in-depth site for bulimia, and includes information on physical and mental disorders which may accompany bulimia, as well as medical diagnostic criteria, treatment information, and more.
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Mental Health America

Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Eating Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses anorexia and bulimia symptoms, effects and treatments.
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Other

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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Other

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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