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Science: Mental Disorders

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Britannica School offers a huge range of accurate and up-to-date content to help you with your research, including articles, photos, videos and primary sources.

Try keyword searches like "mental disorders" or "developmental disorders".

I am Anxiety

Related Videos

To access Twig Videos at home, go to LowtherNet > Communities > LRC and click on the Twig hyperlink.

Cortisol & Chronic Stress (Twig Film)
The hormone cortisol works with our ancient 'fight or flight' mechanism to manage stress. But in the modern world, cortisol could be damaging our bodies.
The Lobotomist (Twig Film)
Ice-pick lobotomy was once believed to be a successful treatment for mental illness. Why did people suppose it worked, and what has it taught us about brain function?
Anxiety Disorders (ClickView)
There are six different types of anxiety disorders and people can have more than one anxiety disorder at any one time. This program will examine the causes, symptoms, and treatments for each of the six types. Includes study guide.

Recommended Websites

MedicineNet.com - Mental Illnesses
Explores the range of factors that combine to cause mental illness.
SANE Australia
This site has heaps of factsheets and podcasts on a range mental health issues.
Mental Health Foundation of Victoria
Mental health explained
Beyond Blue
An independent, not-for-profit organisation working to increase awareness and understanding of depression and anxiety in Australia and to reduce the associated stigma.

Issues in Society - Get them Online!

Issues in Society are books designed specifically for Australian high school students.

Volumes published from 2012 are available in pdf from the LowtherNet under Communities > LRC (see below).

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Issues in Society - In the LRC

Depression
Vol. 152
Understanding Mental Illness
Vol. 303
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Vol. 242

Books in the LRC

Browse the non-fiction shelves at 362 or 616 for more.

Mental Illness by Vonora Leigh
Call Number: Personal Health 616.89 LEI
ISBN: 9780750221795
Publication Date: 1998