Curated OER
Kids Health: Going to a Therapist
This four page site from Kids Heath will help a child that is going to see a therapist. This article takes the reader through a visit to the therapist and relates how they can help a patient. It also includes links to related articles.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Dealing With Divorce
The reasons for two adults divorcing isn't always clear to their children. This article explains why parents sometimes divorce, how it might change their lives, and what they can do to make it easier for themselves. The article also...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Adoption
When someone is adopted it isn't always easy for them to deal with the reasons that it happened. This article attempts to help those with similar issues cope with the thoughts and feelings that surround being adopted. Links to related...
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: How Does Depression Develop?
This page contains short descriptions of the causes of depression. There is a link to more information for each cause.
Other
History Net: The Madness of John Brown
Was John Brown mad, suffering from a mental disorder or perfectly sane? This article briefly contrasts the possibilities. (July 2009)
Diffen
Diffen: Psychopath vs. Sociopath
Start learning about two anti-social personality disorders with the comparison chart for psychopathy and sociopathy. Then extend the learning with an article and video about these mental illnesses.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Resource Center
The Adverse Effects of Alcohol on Reproduction
This article, in which the author discusses how, by consuming alcohol, a pregnant woman can harm her unborn child, provides information on specific deformities associated with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) as well as overviews of how...
Other
Social Anxiety: Social Anxiety: Why Isn't It Better Known?
This site talks about the problems with social anxiety because it isn't as glamorous as other disorders but is number three on the mental health care problems list.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Resource Center
And the Beat Goes On
In this article, the author talks about her adopted son, John, who has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Read about the struggles she has experienced in raising him and learn about the problems John has overcome, despite his physical and...
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: How Is Depression Diagnosed?
Lists three assessments used to diagnose depression with links to more information.
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.