Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Antisocial Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of this mental disorder. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
Handout
American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Health Information for the Whole Family

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Academy of Family Physicians provides this comprehensive health information article with sections for men, women, parents, kids, and seniors.
Article
WebMD

Web Md: Mental Health and Trichotillomania

For Students 9th - 10th
An irresistible urge to pull out hair, trichotillomania is a mental disorder. This article provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and tests, treatment and care, and management of this disorder.
Handout
Other

Internet Mental Health: Chlordiazepoxide

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on chlordiazepoxide, better known by its trade name Librium, provides information about the drug's use and side effects.
Article
National Institutes of Health

National Center for Biotechnology Information: Stigma in Psychiatry

For Students 9th - 10th
Addresses the issue of stigmatization of mental health disorders, its roots, attitudes of public and professionals, the impact of stigma, and efforts to combat stigmatization.
Handout
Other

Mental Health Channel: Binge Eating Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
This introduction on binge-eating disorder, defines the disorder, compares it to bulimia, and briefly describes the actions of binge-eaters. Below the article are links to the rest of this article on binge-eating disorder, where you can...
Handout
Other

Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains comprehensive medical articles on over one hundred fifty mental disorders such as learning disorders, mental illnesses, bipolar disorder, and Asperger's.
Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: How Is Depression Diagnosed?

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists three assessments used to diagnose depression with links to more information.
Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: How Does Depression Develop?

For Students 9th - 10th
This page contains short descriptions of the causes of depression. There is a link to more information for each cause.
Website
Other

Kids Helpline: Empowering Young People to Ask for Help

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Bulimia Nervosa

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of this eating disorder. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
Handout
Healthline Media

Medical News Today: What Is Schizophrenia?

For Students 9th - 10th
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]
Article
Other

Healthline: Dependent Personality Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource tool that provides relevant information on Dependent Personality Disorder concentrating on symptoms, causes, and treatment with links to articles and related topics.
Website
Other

Yahoo! Health: Alcohol Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from Yahoo! Health briefly defines "alcohol use" and describes the physical and mental effects alcohol has on the body. Read brief write-ups on the history of alcohol use and on underage drinking. Click on hyperlinked...
Professional Doc
Mental Health America

Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Eating Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses anorexia and bulimia symptoms, effects and treatments.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ocd)?

For Students 9th - 10th
The article provides an overview of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) including a medical definition, symptoms, causes, and treatment.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Are Psychotic Disorders?

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains the concepts of drug use and dependence.
Article
Other

Hhs: Physical Activity Fundamental to Preventing Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Unit Plan
Other

Social Anxiety: Social Anxiety: Why Isn't It Better Known?

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
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.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) including examples, a medical definition and the effects on the body, the four main symptoms, causes, treatment, and statistics.
Website
Other

Psych Net Uk

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

Family doctor.org: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and why pregnancy and alcohol don't mix. It goes through and answers commonly asked questions dealing with FAS, and provides general information that can prove to be very helpful.