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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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National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Very detailed description of bipolar disorder, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes information on how families and individuals can get help, and on the ways in which bipolar disorder affects children and adolescents.
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American Psychiatric Association: Manual of Mental Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is the manual referred to by professionals who work with individuals with mental health disorders, or in a variety of settings, such as research. It provides a system of...
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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.
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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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National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This fact sheet outlines symptoms and treatments of Bipolar Disorder seen in children and adolescents. This fairly brief introduction serves as an appropriate resource for teachers and parents of children with Bipolar Disorder.
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Mental Health Channel: Binge Eating Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
This introduction on binge-eating disorder, defines the disorder, compares it to bulimia, and briefly describes the actions of binge-eaters. Below the article are links to the rest of this article on binge-eating disorder, where you can...
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Other

Mental Health Net: Anxiety Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
MentalHealth.net provides information on various types of anxiety disorders. Symptoms, treatment, online resources, organizations, online support, research.
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness

National Alliance on Mental Illness: Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a concise page from NAMI describing depression, its causes and symptoms, statistics, treatment, and more.
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Mental Health America

Mental Health America: Paranoia and Delusional Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides an overview of paranoia and disorders associated with it.
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National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about bipolar disorder, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes information about how to get help if you have it, how to help someone else who has bipolar disorder, and how it affects those around you.
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Other

Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains comprehensive medical articles on over one hundred fifty mental disorders such as learning disorders, mental illnesses, bipolar disorder, and Asperger's.
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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.
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Other

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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Other

Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders: Avoidant Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at Avoidant Personality Disorder complete with a definition, a thorough description, causes and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, and prognosis. Also included is a list of resources at the bottom of the...
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Other

Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders: Antisocial Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at Antisocial Personality Disorder, complete with a definition, a thorough description, causes and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, and prognosis. Also included is a list of resources at the bottom of the...
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Other

Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders: Dependent Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at Dependent Personality Disorder, complete with a definition, a thorough description, causes and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, and prognosis. Also included is a list of resources at the bottom of the...
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Collin College:general Psychology: Abnormal Behavior and Psychological Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the many different categories of abnormal behavior, and the subcategories in each group.
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Other

Eating Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough reference site for information on various eating disorders to help with both the identification and the treatment of eating disorders.
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WebMD

Web Md: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ocd)

For Students 9th - 10th
This Health Guide from WebMD surveys obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD--including its causes, symptoms, risks, exams and tests, treatment, prevention, home treatment, and medications.
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University of Virginia Health System: Anorexia

For Students 9th - 10th
Helpful information on the eating disorder, anorexia, including facts on causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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Other

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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Other

Cleveland Clinic: Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (Fdia)

For Students 9th - 10th
A form of child abuse, Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA) formerly known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy is a factitious disorder. The Cleveland Clinic provides a definition, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Cleveland Clinic: Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self (Munchausen Syndrome)

For Students 9th - 10th
This syndrome, identified as a type of factitious disorder, is named for Baron von Munchausen, an 18th century German officer. Site provides a full definition, causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and prevention.