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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physicians and Surgeons

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains information about medical careers, like physicians and surgeons.
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Sada: Sad Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the largest surviving support organization to help support and advise sufferers of SAD.
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Anxiety Panic Internet: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to providing general information on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), this website includes a first-hand account of the disease. Learn how OCD, when left untreated, can control and ruin a person's life.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and the treatments associated with this disease. OCD Online provides general information about the disease and includes write-ups on successful treatment through cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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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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Obsessive Compulsive Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
The website is an excellent resource for those with obssessive-compulsive disorder and also for those just wanting to know more about this disease. Learn how OCD is diagnosed and check out information on how the disease is treated and...
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Its Treatment

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized into question/answer format, this website is a good introduction to obsessive-compulsive disorder. Read about the causes and treatments associated with OCD and learn how this disease can be managed through behavior therapy.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Thomas Willis

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Willis was a founding member of the Royal Society, who played an important part in the history of anatomy, neurology, and psychiatry.
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Read Works

Read Works: Becoming a Doctor

For Teachers 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the steps involved in becoming a doctor. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
This site give information on SAD, effects it has on people, and what causes it.
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Diseases of the Mind

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual exhibit to expose the early history of psychiatry in the United States through the year 1900.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Karl Jaspers

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers information on German Psychiatrist and philosopher, Karl Jaspers (1883-1969 CE). Site includes biography, contributions to psychiatry, and contributions to philosophy and theology.
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Planet psych.com: Defense Mechanisms and Why We Use Them

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of some of the most common defense mechanisms and short explanation of why people use them.
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Job Stress Network

For Students 9th - 10th
The Center for Social Epidemiology offers study results, upcoming conference information, and other resources related to stress and methods of coping with it, especially in the work place.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science 911: Cop Psychiatrists

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate special conflict-resolution training for police officers and new high school programs designed to help resolve conflicts. Work in groups to develop possible solutions to real-life conflicts that have actually occurred at U.S....
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Aacap: The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the training and continuing education of a child psychiatrist. Discusses methods of practice and how to find a child psychiatrist.
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Pale Reflections: Anorexia Nervosa

For Students 9th - 10th
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.