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Simple Phobias
This site defines simple phobia and gives information on a few of these types of phobias. Written in conversational language with a link to a panic attack self help kit.
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Academy for the Psychoanalytic Arts
Home page of the Academy of Psycholoanalytic Arts with links to academy publications, presentations, and information on the topic.
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Northwestern Univ.: The Personality Project Overview
Overview of studies underway that are attempting to ascertain the relationship of behavior and personality to brain function.
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Story md.com: Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people. Discover the symptoms, treatments, and latest Alzheimer's research.
American Psychological Association
American Psychiatric Association: Sexual Orientation
This article explains how the physician members of the American Psychiatric Association define sexual orientation. Also includes a discussion of lesbian, gay and bisexual orientations, along with a fact sheet about sexual orientation...
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Med Jump
Career portal focuses on the health-care and medical industries. Job seekers can post resumes and search for jobs free of charge.
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Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene: Smallpox [Pdf]
Talks about what smallpox is, how it was treated before a vaccine came out, and talks about Edward Jenner and his association with smallpox. PDF file
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Dr. Ivan's Depression Central
This site is a home page to an excellent resource for finding out about depression.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Alan and Naomi
Review of Myron Levoy's adolescent novel, "Alan and Naomi." Links to a page about bullies.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is a Phobia?
Describes some common phobias such as Acrophobia and Claustrophobia.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Psychoactive Drugs: Stimulants
An overview of stimulants and their effects on the body.
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Khan Academy: Overview of Psychoactive Drugs
An overview of psychoactive drugs: depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and opiates.
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Khan Academy: Psychoactive Drugs: Hallucinogens
An overview of hallucinogens and their effect on the human body when used medically and abused.
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Khan Academy: Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder
In order to qualify for a bipolar disorder one must have at least three of the symptoms explored in this video.
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Khan Academy: Introduction to Psychology Depression and Bipolar Disorder
An explanation of bipolar1 and bipolar2 disorders and their relationship to mania.
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Khan Academy: Introduction to Psychology Depression and Major Depressive Disorder
Factors involved in depression including biological, psychological, socio-cultural or environmental as well as genetic components (5-htt LPR) are examined.
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Khan Academy: What Is Depression?
An overview of depression including symptoms, causes, treatment, and brain functions.
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Khan Academy: Risk Factors for Bipolar Disorder
Examined are factors that increase the risks of bipolar disorder: psychological, environmental, genetic, neuro chemical, and difference in brain structure and function.
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Khan Academy: Types of Depression and Bipolar Disorder in the Dsm5
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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Khan Academy: Treatments for Bipolar Disorder
Medication and psychological interventions are discussed for treating bipolar disorder.
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Khan Academy: Treatment for Depression Psychological Therapies
An overview of psychological therapies for depression are examined: psychological, behavioral, psychodynamic, interpersonal, cognitive, and cognitive-behavioral.
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Khan Academy: Treating Depression With Antidepressants
A discussion of the three classes of antidepressants: MAOI's, TCA's, and SSRI's used to treat depression.
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Khan Academy: Biological Basis of Depression
Major depressive disorder is a major cause of distress disability and death from suicide. This video examines the brain and its connection to depression.
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Khan Academy: Panic Disorder
An explanation of panic attacks and panic disorder including symptoms, development of panic disorder, and treatment (cognitive behavior therapy and medications).
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