Monday, October 6, 2008
Psychology & social issues sites
- BBC Science and Nature Human Mind and Body - This site includes sections on What Is Psychology?, Emotions and Instincts, Personality and Individuality, Intellect and Memory, The Brain, Mental Disorders, and Psychological Tests.
- NIDA for teens - This site, from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, offers facts about drugs and drug abuse, street names, and the addictive nature of these substances. Games, FAQs (written by the director of NIDA), and the real stories of teens who’ve experienced drug use round out this site.
- Psych Central - One-stop shopping for information on mental health issues.
- TeensHealth - Produced by the Nemours Foundation, this site provides a place for teens to find confidential answers to personal questions. Topics range from body image and sexual matters to depression and personal safety.
- You think! - This is a good place to learn about global issues and find out how you can make a difference. Poverty, the environment, AIDS, big industry, and discrimination are just a few of the topics addressed. Visitors can post their opinions and learn about ways to become involved.
