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Healthline Media

Medical News Today: What Is Hypochondria?

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you need to know about hypochondria in one accessible place. Explore this illness, its signs, its treatments and its contributing factors.
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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).
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Mind: Understanding the Psychological Effects of Street Drugs

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the dangerous psychological effects of drugs and alcohol.
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New York Times

New York Times: Health Guide: Social Phobia

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page synopsis of the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of social phobia.
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Dr. Ivan's Depression Central

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a home page to an excellent resource for finding out about depression.
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Kids Health: Why Am I So Sad

For Students 3rd - 5th
Feeling sad is something that everyone has to deal with. Some people feel sad more often than others, some people feel it more intensely than others. There are ways to get over sadness, but it is a natural feeling that you cannot escape...
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The Affective Deficit

For Students 9th - 10th
Scholarly paper giving a comprehensivewe defense of the idea that a chronic affective deficit is the main cause of non-infectious illnesses and behavior dysfunctions. The authors believe that this is an example of how Biopsychology can...
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Internet Mental Health: Alprazolam

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the facts about the antidepressant alprazolam, commonly known as Xanax. Topics include pharmacology, warnings, adverse effects, and overdose.
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WebMD

Web Md: Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a great topic overview of depression. Gives a brief definition, causes, symptoms, and treatment along with answering some commonly asked questions.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Electroconvulsive Therapy

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about electroconvulsive therapy.
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Kids Health: Social Phobia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Family Doctor.org gives information on social phobias, symptoms, and strategies for treatment. This site also provides links to related articles.
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New York Times

New York Times: Health Guide: Phobia

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of simple, specific phobias.
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Healthline Media

Medical News Today: What Is a Panic Attack?

For Students 9th - 10th
Medical News Today offers a brief explanation of what a panic attack is and what can cause one. (April 2009)
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Healthline Media

Medical News Today: What Is Agoraphobia?

For Students 9th - 10th
Medical News Today offers a brief explanation of agoraphobia and its causes. (August 2009)
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No More Panic: Chlordiazepoxide (Libritabs, Librium)

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article on chlordiazepoxide, the first antianxiety agent, learn about the problems associated with this prescription drug.

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