Abnormal Psychology: Sites to Visit 
Alison's story - Living with Schizophrenia
Read Alison's story. 
Check out this site on stigma in mental illness
As Alison's story indicates, no cure exists for schizophrenia. Given
this fact, and keeping in mind the social consequences of being labeled
"mentally ill," is the benefit of the label "schizophrenia" worth the cost
to the individual? Can sites such as the Stigma site help alleviate or
prevent the effects of labeling? 
Phobia!
Complete the Phobia Psychology in Focus module that accompanies Gray.
Did you experience any symptoms of phobia while taking the test?
Do you believe that phobia is an extreme, maladaptive form of normal fear?
Why or why not?
Some other interesting sites you may want to check out... 
Histrionic Personality Disorder Test
Although personality disorders are not covered in detail in your text,
they are a major classification of mental disorders. People with Histrionic
Personality Disorder display pathological attention seeking and related
behaviours.
Depression Screening Test
Remember that psychological tests are not infallible. If you receive
a high score on this test and feel that your result is accurate, please
seek the help of a medical professional. If you feel that you need immediate
attention, phone a suicide hotline (EDMONTON Support Network Crisis Line
482-4357 or EDMONTON Salvation Army Crisis Line 429-0230) or contact the
Samaritans via the web.
Internet Mental Health
This Canadian site has a wealth of information on mental disorders
and treatment.
Gray Website
Pull down to Chapter 16 to review concepts for this topic.
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