Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology
Media Resources
Watch and learn! Carefully selected media links will help bring key concepts and theories to life, preparing you for your studies and exams.
Click on the following links which will open in a new window.
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Anxiety and Depression Association of America
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is the leader in education, training, and research for anxiety, depression, and related disorders. This portion of their website provides an introduction to anxiety and mood disorders in children and adolescents. There are also other sections on anxiety in college students and information about each anxiety disorder. -
Child Anxiety Network
The Child Anxiety Network is designed to provide thorough, user-friendly information about childhood anxiety problems. While exploring this site, try clicking on the links to news stories and videos of pediatric anxiety disorders from ABC, NBC, and CBS television. Also, be sure to look at the “Related Links” to access the websites for pediatric anxiety treatment centers across the United States. -
Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (OCF) is an international organization composed of people with OCD, their families, friends, professionals and other concerned individuals. Be sure to follow the link to information about OCD in children, produced by the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago. -
Worry Wise Kids
The Children's and Adult Center for OCD and anxiety offers an excellent site called “Worry Wise Kids.” The site features information about pediatric anxiety disorders and OCD, differences between adaptive and maladaptive childhood anxiety, and how to manage anxiety at school.
