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    Adolescence Directory On-Line (ADOL) A service of the Center for Adolescent Studies at Indiana University providing educators, other professionals, and families with information related to a wide variety of issues, including ADHD, eating disorders, depression, adolescent development, and other issues related to the psychological well-being of teens.
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    Children and Violence Michael Fenichel, Ph.D., President, NY State Psychological Association, provides these resource links to sites and articles for teachers, parents, and students.
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    Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health A National parent-run organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. It has a Spanish site under construction, also.
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    Glossary of Mental Illnesses Affecting Teens A helpful resource for anyone working with teens, from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
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    Internet Resources for Special Children In addition to providing links to resources for ADHD, this site covers many other disabilities as well, such as Asperger's Syndrome and Tourette's.
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    Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General According to Donna E. Shalala, Secretary of Health and Human Services, "This seminal report provides us with an opportunity to dispel the myths and stigma surrounding mental illness." Chapter 3 focuses specifically on children and mental health. The report can be accessed online or downloaded in PDF format.
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    The National Mental Health and Education Center for Children and Families This site provides support for children and families and information to improve the professional training and practices of school psychologists and pupil service providers.
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    Emotions and Behavior
    Pediatric Development and Behavior: Education and School Issues Links to Eric Digests, associations, IEP information, and many other valuable resources for educators.
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    Emotions and Behavior
    Print Resources For Parents and Teachers Extensive list of resource materials and addresses.
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    Emotions and Behavior
    Psych Central Dr. John Grohol's Mental Health Page, an index for psychology, support, and mental health issues, resources, and people on the Internet.
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    Emotions and Behavior
    Psychiatric Disorders Affecting Children and Adolescents Provides concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families.
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    Emotions and Behavior
    School Psychology Resources Research and resources related to learning disabilities, ADHD, functional behavioral assessment, autism, adolescence, parenting, psychological assessment, special education, mental retardation, mental health, and more.
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    Emotions and Behavior
    School Phobia, Maureen Hogan, Ph.D. This article examines why some kids fear school and what professionals can do to help.
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