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Psych Central: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms
Written by a psychologist devoted to providing many resources on mental health, this site provides a synopsis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), as well as common symptoms experienced. The bottom of the page has a direct link to...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Almost Sunrise: Lesson Plan: Moral Injury and the Moral Ambiguities of War
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a term many students may know. This lesson invites student to gain a deeper understanding of moral injury and develop greater empathy for the challenges returning veterans face. Using video...
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Pbs.org: Education: 5 Ways to Reduce Stress and Feel Like Yourself Again
Teaching during a pandemic has undoubtedly been stressful, and it has left many teachers feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious. For many teachers, these feelings have led to burnout and compassion fatigue, and for others the...
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Forbes: Generation Z and New Technology's Effect on Culture
Generation Z is more hooked into electronic devices and virtual spaces than any other group thus far. How has Generation Z's use of new technology affected how we do business or have fun? What are the effects of a lifelong use of new...
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Pale Reflections: Anorexia Nervosa
A straight forward description of Anorexia Nervosa, including signs and symptoms, long term health problems, and why it's so hard to stop. Links to other information are included.
WebMD
Web Md: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ocd)
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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Med Help: All Ask a Doctor Forums and Medical Communities
The Med Help Support Communities provides questions and answers about most medical conditions as well as allowing you to type in a question and get a reply from a doctor.
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Psych Central: Antisocial Personality Disorder
Presents a brief overview of Antisocial Personality Disorder focusing on the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Psych Central: Avoidant Personality Disorder
Features a brief overview of Avoidant Personality Disorder focusing on the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Psych Central: Dependent Personality Disorder
Provides a brief summary of Dependent Personality Disorder focusing on the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Planet psych.com: Defense Mechanisms and Why We Use Them
Brief description of some of the most common defense mechanisms and short explanation of why people use them.
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Life Events Stress Test
Simple stress test to measure the relative impact of various major life events.
Harvard University
Harvard University: Project Implicit
This interactive test allows you to explore your unconscious preferences and beliefs through a series of questions. The site also contains related material on examining your unconscious. Your browser must support Java Applets.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Counselors
This resource provides information about counseling careers. Also includes duties, training, salaries, work situations, and job outlook.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: How Do You Help Someone Who Is at Risk of Suicide?
Article examines suicide prevention efforts in Greenland, the country with the highest suicide rate in the world.
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Childline: Asking an Adult for Help
Here is some advice to help children feel comfortable asking an adult for help.
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Kids Helpline: Helping Kids Identify and Express Feelings
Learning to identify and express feelings in a positive way helps kids develop the skills they need to manage them effectively. Here are some tips on how to encourage your child to express their feelings.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Kind Acts Bingo
For National Bullying Prevention Month, we're giving the words "friendly competition" a new meaning! How many of these kind acts can your students complete? This bingo card is available in English and in Spanish.
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E Learn Portal: Origins of Treatment and Defining Abnormal Behavior Continued
Provides an overview of the various theories of how to explain abnormal behaviors.
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Psych Net Uk
Explore the world of psychology! Investigate association/societies, jobs, training, colleges, and industry profiles.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Nclex Rn Questions on Psychotic Disorders 1
Use these practice questions on psychotic disorders to review for the NCLEX-RN test.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Dorothea Dix
Contains a portrait and brief biography of Dorothea Dix.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Nida: Research Report Series: Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs
An advanced level report which defines hallucinogens and dissociative and explains their effects.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
Samhsa News: Inhalant Use and Respiratory Conditions: New Data
Here you can read straightfoward, simple facts about inhalant abuse and how inhalants affect and harm users' bodies. (Published 2010)