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Psych Net Uk

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of psychology! Investigate association/societies, jobs, training, colleges, and industry profiles.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Nclex Rn Questions on Psychotic Disorders 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Use these practice questions on psychotic disorders to review for the NCLEX-RN test.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Dorothea Dix

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a portrait and brief biography of Dorothea Dix.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida: Research Report Series: Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs

For Students 9th - 10th
An advanced level report which defines hallucinogens and dissociative and explains their effects.
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Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

Samhsa News: Inhalant Use and Respiratory Conditions: New Data

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can read straightfoward, simple facts about inhalant abuse and how inhalants affect and harm users' bodies. (Published 2010)
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Early Childhood Floor in Children's House

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection linking to in-depth resources on the subject of early childhood development.
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Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

Samhsa: Office of Applied Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
Links you to various pages discussing substance abuse statistics and facts. Good site for finding the latest national data on substance abuse issues.
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Georgetown University

Georgetown University: Anne Sexton (1928 1974)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Offers classroom issues and strategies for teaching Anne Sexton's writings.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Bipolar Disorder?

For Students 9th - 10th
Helen M. Farrell describes the root causes and treatments for bipolar disorder. [5:58]
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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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Schizophrenia Homepage: Quieting the Voices

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the story of a man who had schizophrenia from age 15, but now because of a new medicine he is doing better. It also talks about myths and treatments.
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I thyroid.com: Lithium

For Students 9th - 10th
Exceptionally thorough site with a great deal of information on the biological and metabolic fates of lithium. For advanced students.
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Nonverbal Learning Disorder

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Comprehensive resource for information about this often undiagnosed disorder. It includes research, assessment tips as well as strategies that may benefit people with a Nonverbal Learning Disorder.
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Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

Samhsa News: A Guide for Parents on Preventing Substance Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
This guide gives parents tips on how to help keep their children drug-free. Describes warning signs that might be seen and discusses ways in which parents can talk to their children about this topic. Includes a 16-page PDF file called...
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Treatment Advocacy Center: Schizophrenia: Consequences of Non Treatment

For Students 9th - 10th
The Treatment Advocacy Center describes what can happen if you don't get any type of treatment for schizophrenia.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Emil Kraepelin

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and work of the man who was the founder of modern scientific psychiatry, as well as of psychopharmacology and psychiatric genetics.
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American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Seasonal Affective Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides great information on Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. The topics that are covered in this article include: what is seasonal affective disorder, How common is SAD, and is there a treatment for SAD.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Adjustment Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what an adjustment disorder is, the symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications, what to expect when seeing a doctor, treatments, self-help, and prevention.
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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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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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Children Now: Talking With Kids About Tough Issues: Violence

For Students 9th - 10th
Parents are given the confidence to talk with students about difficult issues like drugs, violence, and alcohol. The subject addressed is violence. Discussion topics and answers to common questions are included.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Truth About Electroconvulsive Therapy (Ect)

For Students 9th - 10th
Helen M. Farrell details the history and evolution of Electroconvulsive Therapy, ECT.
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American Psychological Association

Apa: Interesting Careers in Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
Focus on non-academic careers for scientific psychologists. Provides links to several scientific psychologists who explain how they secured a job in a nontraditional setting outside the "lab" or "university setting."
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Electroconvulsive Therapy

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about electroconvulsive therapy.

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