Hopefully this piece will spur discussion regarding the "why" of abnormality. Why do certain, seemingly abnormal behaviors, seem to be so pervasive. Do they serve a purpose, or did they at one point? What other behaviors might have purpose to them?

I want the students to be able to critique and potentially harangue any materials presented by a "noted" authority. Where do they get their data from, how valid were the experimental procedures, etc. Likewise, I want them to explore the potential implications of the data found. How can it be used, and are there any ethical ramifications? Pieces like this are great for fostering such discussions.

How we talk to ourselves affects everything. It influences everything from how we feel about ourselves to the decisions we make. Negative self-talk can sabotage and undermine our efforts in any part of our lives. For instance, if you keep telling yourself you're unworthy or incapable - "I can't do this! Knowing this, here's a basic how to that can help you get on your feet.

A rather interesting piece highlighting how different culture norms and values can shape the symptoms of schizophrenia; namely the nature of hallucinations.

Here are a few basic experiments that the kids can either do in class or during their own time. The idea is that they can not only engage with the material, but through action learn the basic steps and processes demanded by experimentation.

As the name suggests, it simplifies the study of the human brain. Most of the heavy handed jargon that I had to slog through in uni is absent. Seeing as most of my students are not from English speaking countries, this is a great tool to help them understand the basic functions of the brain in an expedient fashion The idea behind this website is that if explained simply enough, anyone can comprehend the complex mechanism that is our brain.