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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: How Does Depression Develop?

For Students 9th - 10th
This page contains short descriptions of the causes of depression. There is a link to more information for each cause.
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PBS

Pbs: This Emotional Life: Bipolar Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS offers in-depth information about bipolar disorder including what it is, symptoms, treatments, and how you can help yourself. Includes links to many outside resources.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Bipolar Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of bipolar disorder. Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and much more.
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Other

Psychotherapy Versus Medication for Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
An research study (1995) from doctors specializing in depression treatment that discusses the differences between psychotheraphy and medication.
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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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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Bipolar Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article with health information about bipolar disorder: types, symptoms, treatments, tests, prognosis.
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Other

Mood Disorders Overview

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides a general overview of mood disorders, and answers questions regarding prevalence, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Also included are links to outpatient and day treatment programs and facilities.
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Other

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is a group of people who have first-hand experience with depressive disorders and have joined together to provide this helpful site as a resource for all aspects of the disorder....
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Mental Health America

Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Bipolar Disorder in Children

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of bipolar disorder in children focusing on the signs and symptoms of both the manic and depressive moods.
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Other

Dr. Ivan's Depression Central

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a home page to an excellent resource for finding out about depression.