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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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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Alan and Naomi

For Students 6th - 8th
Review of Myron Levoy's adolescent novel, "Alan and Naomi." Links to a page about bullies.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is a Phobia?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Describes some common phobias such as Acrophobia and Claustrophobia.
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Website
Other

Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association: Government A

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a proposed bill from 1999 from the FADAA concerning funding for alcohol and drug abuse programs.
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Handout
WebMD

Web Md: Multiple Concussions

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

All Family Resources: Advocating for Your Child

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Other

University of Iowa Health Care: Anorexia Nervosa

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information describing diagnosing anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa as well as the treatment for both eating disorders.
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Other

Apa: Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Arizona State University

Jaie: Counseling the Indian

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Cri Du Chat Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Nature Conservancy

Nature Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Coping Mechanisms

For Students 7th - 8th
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...
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Website
Other

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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Handout
Other

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education: Be That Friend

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness

Nami: Eating Disorders

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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

Khan Academy: Risk Factors for Drug Use and Drug Abuse

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

Khan Academy: Tolerance and Withdrawal

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustrated explanation of the neurons in the brain and the effects of tolerance and withdrawal.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Reward Pathway in the Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Substance Use Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of substance induced disorders are examined.
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Online Course
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Drug Dependence and Homeostasis

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of homeostasis and related to drug dependence and drug overdose.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Routes of Drug Entry

For Students 9th - 10th
The routes of drug entry are explored including oral, inhalation, injection, transdermal, and intramuscular.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Drug Use Prevention: School Programming and Protective Factors?

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

Khan Academy: How Does Substance Use Develop Into Substance Abuse?

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of how substance use develops into substance abuse as illustrated by the Gateway model and the Continuum model.

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