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Medical News Today: What Is Schizophrenia?
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]
BBC
Bbc Health: Stress
We are all faced with stress in our lives but too much can be damaging. This resource delves into the symptoms of stress, dealing with stress, work related stress, and tackling work stress.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Psychotic Disorders?
This study resource for the NCLEX-RN explores the topic of "psychotic disorders" and is part of the mental health section.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Mental Health and Disasters
During and after large disasters such as devastating hurricanes, floods, oil spills that have changed lives, fires, war and other natural and man-made disasters, how does a person cope? How do people deal with severe loss? How do they...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Have you ever heard of carpal tunnel syndrome? It is a condition that affects your wrist and fingers. Numbness and pain in these areas are results of carpal tunnel syndrome. Read more to learn about the causes of this syndrome, and how...
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Self Injury
Extensive mental health information on a variety of topics dealing with self-injury.
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Kids Health: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
This article from Family Doctor.org gives details on individuals who encounter the same painful events, but their reactions are different. Read this article to find out more about this disorder and how people can find help. Links to...
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Learning Disabilities
Complete health information on a variety of topics dealing with learning disabilities.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Bullying: What to Do About It
One-page overview of bullying discusses what it is, targets, steps to stop it, and related topics.
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Trauma Information Pages: Disaster Mental Health
This resource lists common short-term and long-term emotional responses that people may display after a disaster (losing a loved one, losing a home, etc.). Also lists emotions that may be displayed by children.
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Internet Mental Health: Young Smokers More Likely to Suffer Depression
The National Research Council states their facts on why the prevention of cigarette smoking can help in the prevention of depression.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Coping With Stress
Learn about common sources of stress and how you can find healthy ways to respond to them. Also includes contact information for reaching out to professionals who can help with the coping process. PDFs require Adobe Reader.
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Embrace the Future: Resilient Kids
Advice about strengthening your ability to bounce back from adversity. Learn key skills, such as problem solving, making friends, and positive thinking, that will help you stay happy, healthy, and productive.
Anatomical Travelogue
Thevisual md.com: Depression
Take a look deep inside the mind with this multimedia learning experience exploring the disease of depression.
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Hhs: Physical Activity Fundamental to Preventing Disease
Here, read statistics from the US Department of Health and Human Services concerning exercise and its key role in preventing chronic illness and premature death. Use these findings from medical studies in which diseases were studied in...
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Kids Health: Kids With Special Needs
"There are many different people in the world, and each one is special. However, some people may have physical or mental challenges that require extra help or assistance."
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New World Encyclopedia: Abnormal Psychology
Explains what the field of abnormal psychology covers, its historical roots, the different models used in the study of mental illness, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) used in diagnosis, and the...
WebMD
Web Md: Mental Health and Adjustment Disorder
Major disruption or stress in one's life can bring on a condition known as adjustment disorder. Learn about the potential triggers for this disorder, its symptoms, how common it is, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Childnet
Childnet: Online Safety: Digital Well Being
Going online and using technology can impact our emotions and mental health. Digital well-being is about recognizing the way going online makes us feel and knowing how to manage this. It includes questions and answers and tips for...
The National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Depression
This site is a concise page from NAMI describing depression, its causes and symptoms, statistics, treatment, and more.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Psychology: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
This learning module looks at how normal behavior is defined and perceived by society. The definitions of normal behavior shifts as societal norms change over time. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Rosalynn Carter
Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2001 for her work in advocating mental health, Rosalynn Carter is the wife of former U.S. president, Jimmy Carter. Here you can read about her early life and work as first lady both of...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Lesson Plan: Veterans Day and the Meaning of Sacrifice
Use this PBS NewsHour Classroom lesson plan to help learners explore the challenges facing our nation's veterans today, including mental health issues and long wait lines for treatment.
PBS
Pbs.org: Education: 7 Ways Teachers & School Leaders Can Support Students in a (Post) Pandemic Year
The Multiple Pandemics and the Impact on Emotional Health: As students return to school, remediating learning loss is a high priority for school leaders and teachers. While some educators may feel better equipped to address the learning...
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