Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Frontline

PBS Frontline is one of the most useful interactive sites on our tour.

Marvel at the array of films and related lesson plans.

The documentary feature, The Medicated Child, explores mental health issues among school-age children.

Thankfully, there's a Guide, because the situation presented in the film is rather alarming:


In recent years, there's been a dramatic increase in the number of children being diagnosed with serious psychiatric disorders and prescribed medications that are just beginning to be tested in children. The drugs can cause serious side effects..."


Yikes.


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