Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Psychosis
An overview of psychosis including types of delusions: delusions of reference, grandiose delusions, paranoid delusions, delusions of control, and erotomaniac. Also discussed are hallucinations, disorganized behavior, disorganized...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Psychotic Disorders?
An overview of psychotic disorders including chemical imbalance and symptoms. A Quick Guide to Diagnostic Criteria of Schizophrenia and A Quick Guide to Diagnostic Criteria of Schizoaffective Disorder are part of this article.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Delusional Disorder
An explanation of delusional disorder including symptoms, causes, treatment, and prognosis.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Schizotypal Personality Disorder
An explanation of Schizotypal personality disorder (STPD) including diagnosis, cause, and treatment.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Schizoaffective Disorder
An explanation of Schizoaffective disorder including the criteria needed to make the diagnosis, causes, and treatment.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Schizophrenia Treatment
An explanation of the treatment of schizophrenia as related to the stages of the disorder.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
An explanation of post traumatic stress disorder including causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction
This article explains the concepts of drug use and dependence.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Psychoactive Drugs: Depressants and Opiates
An explanation of the effects the psychoactive drugs, depressants and opiates, have on the body.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Neurological Disorder Resources
Eighteen different categories of mental illness are a part of this resource. Each category of illness has multiple links allowing for a very thorough investigation of each disorder.
Other
Generations United: Grandfamilies: Challenges of Caring for the Second Family
A fact sheet discussing what is known about the prevalence and make-up of families where grandparents are raising their grandchildren. Describes legal issues, mental health challenges for both generations, housing problems, and obstacles...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Small Fibs Snowball Into Larger Lies as Brain Adapts to Dishonesty
Chronic or compulsive lying has largely been considered a mental illness. However, a new study from the University College London suggests that there may be a biological explanation as well. The researchers believe that small,...
University of Texas at Austin
Cmch: Self Esteem
The Counseling and Mental Health Center st the University of Texas offers good advice on self-esteem, what is healthy and poor, and how to improve self-esteem.
Nature Conservancy
Nature Rocks
Tool for finding nature centers, outdoor events and activities, and services like equipment rentals, campgrounds, and tour guides. Learn how exploring nature helps improve the physical, mental, and emotional health of children and...
Other
Psychology Today: Adolescence
Explore the journey from childhood towards adulthood from how to talk to teens to a look at mental health in high school. Learn about the many issues that accompany this coming of age.
Other
Social Anxiety: Social Anxiety: Why Isn't It Better Known?
This site talks about the problems with social anxiety because it isn't as glamorous as other disorders but is number three on the mental health care problems list.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Coping Mechanisms
Work, school, money - these are some of the most common stressors in everyday life. The effects of stress on a person's mental and emotional health may vary, but without the proper tools to cope, stress can have serious consequences. It...
Remedy Health Media
The Body: Anxeity Disorders
This site from The Body provides general information on anxiety disorders. Explanations, quotes, symptoms, treatments, etc. Original resource from 2000 U. S. National Institute of Mental Health.
Other
Psych Central: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms
Written by a psychologist devoted to providing many resources on mental health, this site provides a synopsis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), as well as common symptoms experienced. The bottom of the page has a direct link to...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Almost Sunrise: Lesson Plan: Moral Injury and the Moral Ambiguities of War
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a term many students may know. This lesson invites student to gain a deeper understanding of moral injury and develop greater empathy for the challenges returning veterans face. Using video...
PBS
Pbs.org: Education: 5 Ways to Reduce Stress and Feel Like Yourself Again
Teaching during a pandemic has undoubtedly been stressful, and it has left many teachers feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious. For many teachers, these feelings have led to burnout and compassion fatigue, and for others the...
Other
Forbes: Generation Z and New Technology's Effect on Culture
Generation Z is more hooked into electronic devices and virtual spaces than any other group thus far. How has Generation Z's use of new technology affected how we do business or have fun? What are the effects of a lifelong use of new...