British Library
British Library: 20th Century Works: The Bell Jar
Sylvia Plath's only published novel, "The Bell Jar, " explores mental illness and the pressure of social expectations on women in 1950s America. Read an overview and view additional resources such as articles, collection items, and...
WebMD
Web Md: Depression Guide
This site from WebMD Health provides great information on depression. Includes a section on the facts of depression, types of depression, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, care giving, and different populations information.
Other
American Psychiatric Association: Homepage
Home page of a professional organization of physicians specializing in psychiatry or the treatment of mental and emotional disorders.
Healthline Media
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]
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Bupa: Schizophrenia
This site from the British United Provident Association contains great information on the mental illness known as schizophrenia. The information touches on symptoms (both positive and negative), media myths, diagnosis, causes, treatment,...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Kids and Eating Disorders
Find out about the problem of eating disorders. Is it in to be thin? There's a lot of information here. Be sure to look at the tabs to the left for additional resources.
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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...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Social Challenges
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart promotes social development and mental health as students explore appropriate responses to challenging social situations. Students will practice getting what they need in a social situation.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Diagnosing Depression
An overview of how clinicians diagnose depression by using the dsm-5, a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)causes, physical and mental symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment are discussed.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction
Substance use disorders are a class of psychological disorder in which a person continues to use a substance, despite having significant health, social, and other negative consequences as a result of their substance use.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Self Injury
Extensive mental health information on a variety of topics dealing with self-injury.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Learning Disabilities
Complete health information on a variety of topics dealing with learning disabilities.
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.
Other
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.
TES Global
Tes: Emotions
[Free Registration/Login Required] This PowerPoint presentation contains art pieces that deal with different emotions. Students will analyze the art pieces and the associated emotions.
Other
Kids Helpline: Empowering Young People to Ask for Help
Being able to ask for help when you need it is an essential skill. This article discusses how to overcome the challenges kids and teens face when asking for help.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Trauma
Trauma can destroy a child's sense of self-worth and confidence in their abilities. Developing new skills, such as balance and focus, can help build it back. These resources offer a variety of ideas to help build a child's self-esteem...
Other
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...
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...
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...
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...
Other
Healthline: Dependent Personality Disorder
Resource tool that provides relevant information on Dependent Personality Disorder concentrating on symptoms, causes, and treatment with links to articles and related topics.