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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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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Types of Depression and Bipolar Disorder in the Dsm5

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the various types of depression and bipolar disorder including bipolar1 and bipolar2 that occur in adults and children.
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Healthline Media

Medical News Today: What Is Schizophrenia?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is full of useful information regarding schizophrenia which is a type of mental disorder. Discussion includes what it is, the causes, the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Features a related video. [9:26]
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Other

Mental Help Net: Major Depression and Unipolar Varieties

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise overview of depression, including symptoms, treatment, and causes. Differentiates among several types of depression and lists those people most likely to suffer from depression in their lifetimes.
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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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WebMD

Web Md: Depression Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health provides great information on depression. Includes a section on the facts of depression, types of depression, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, care giving, and different populations information.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Psychosis

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of psychosis including types of delusions: delusions of reference, grandiose delusions, paranoid delusions, delusions of control, and erotomaniac. Also discussed are hallucinations, disorganized behavior, disorganized...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Schizophrenia Symptoms

For Students 9th - 10th
Schizophrenia is considered a syndrome. The types and symptoms of schizophrenia are discussed in this video.