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Visiting Nurse Associations of America
Home page of association of professional nurses working in the home-care setting. This site includes reference to current publications and also contains information for families and caregivers regarding home healthcare issues.
National Institutes of Health
U.s. National Library of Medicine: Call to Action to Prevent Suicide
This page provides a brief look at the topic of suicide in the United States as of 1999. It includes statistics and resources for further study. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
WebMD
Web Md: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ocd)
This Health Guide from WebMD surveys obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD--including its causes, symptoms, risks, exams and tests, treatment, prevention, home treatment, and medications.
Other
Philip Mc Rae: From Distraction to Addiction?
To better understand the scope of physical, mental and social consequences of digital technologies in areas such as exercise, homework, identity formation, distraction, cognition, learning, technology compulsions, nutrition and sleep...
Other
House Rabbit Society
This resource provides extensive information on how to care for your pet rabbit in the home. Start with "House Rabbits 101" to get a handle on the basics, and explore the website for guides on diet, housing, litter training,...
ReachOut USA
Reach Out Usa: Talking to Your Family
ReachOut fact sheets are written by young people for young people and edited by a mental health professional. This page discusses the pros and cons of talking to family members about your problems.
WELL
People.well.com: Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
This resource looks at the causes of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, possible symptoms, the size of the problem, and recommendations. This site was originally published by the Missouri Department of Health but is no longer available there.
ReachOut USA
Reach Out Usa: Express Yourself
ReachOut fact sheets are written by young people for young people and edited by a mental health professional. This page has suggestions for how to relieve tension and express yourself through activities such as art, writing, and sports.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
A fact sheet presenting basic information on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder including characteristics, causes, symptoms, treatments, and co-occurring illnesses.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Personality Disorders
Article offers a definition of personality disorders while discussing the causes, treatment, and different types, each having their own behaviors and symptoms.
WebMD
Web Md: Schizophrenia
A very detailed description of schizophrenia. Tells exactly what it is, the many symptoms, characteristics of people who have schizophrenia, and treatment. Links are provided for additional information.
Other
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.
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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
Other
Pale Reflections: Anorexia Nervosa
A straight forward description of Anorexia Nervosa, including signs and symptoms, long term health problems, and why it's so hard to stop. Links to other information are included.
WebMD
Web Md: Understanding Bulimia the Basics
This site from WebMD Health provides a good basic overview of the eating disorder, bulimia. It gives a good description, then goes on to provide links to additional information such as: symptoms, detection, treatment, and prevention.
WebMD
Web Md: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
This lengthy article addresses several topics associated with alcohol use, such as alcohol abuse, health problems, and alcohol treatment programs. Navigate the pages of this article through the "topic contents" to the right of the text.
WebMD
Web Md: Multiple Concussions
This thought provoking article provided by WebMD Health tells how multiple concussions as a middle or high school student can lead to permanent memory and thought impairment. Discusses the sport of football as one of the leading causes...
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Med Help: All Ask a Doctor Forums and Medical Communities
The Med Help Support Communities provides questions and answers about most medical conditions as well as allowing you to type in a question and get a reply from a doctor.
Other
International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression
A good overview of depression, plus resources.
Other
Planet psych.com: Defense Mechanisms and Why We Use Them
Brief description of some of the most common defense mechanisms and short explanation of why people use them.
Other
Life Events Stress Test
Simple stress test to measure the relative impact of various major life events.
Other
Psych Central: Antisocial Personality Disorder
Presents a brief overview of Antisocial Personality Disorder focusing on the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Other
Psych Central: Avoidant Personality Disorder
Features a brief overview of Avoidant Personality Disorder focusing on the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Other
Psych Central: Dependent Personality Disorder
Provides a brief summary of Dependent Personality Disorder focusing on the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.