Open Educational Resources by Discipline

Written to help students organize their thinking about psychology at a conceptual level.

An introductory psychology textbook written by Russell A. Dewey.

Houston Community College's adaptation of Introduction to Psychology, by Charles Stangor, (DSM-5 compatible) with free supplements.

Sponsored by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, this eBook provides "a broad overview of what research agenda and approaches this new century calls for across many of psychology’s subdisciplines."

The NIMH provides many publications, including booklets, brochures and fact sheets on a wide variety of topics.

Sign up for a free Noba account to access more than 100 college-level chapters written by leading psychology experts. Mix and match to create your own customized textbook.

View short videos on a variety of mental health issues, including Autism, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, and more.

A collection of online videos, including TEDTalks, Frontline Episodes, and more, recommended for use in classrooms through the Teaching Psychology Idea Exchange (ToPIX).

"See how people with diagnosed psychological disorders actually behave. Case studies, enriched with commentary from experts, help demystify the biological, psychological, and environmental causes of dysfunctional behavior." From Annenberg Learner.

Use LearningPod's online practice quizzes to create online assignments, with answers and results sent directly to your email, or print question and answer sets for use offline. Register with a free account to begin.

Use LearningPod's online practice quizzes to create online assignments, with answers and results sent directly to your email, or print question and answer sets for use offline. Register with a free account to begin.

Classroom exercises and handouts covering a variety of psychology topics. Includes eight abnormal psychology exercises. Created by Dr. John Suler of Rider University.

"This is an exercise that is designed to reinforce the ideas of David Rosenhan's classic study "Being sane in insane places." It can be used in an abnormal psychology class or in an introductory psychology class to give students first hand experience with the power of labels and the way in which a diagnostic label colors our perceptions and leads us to overlook the person behind the label."

This collection of teaching materials from Boundless includes Power Point presentations, quizzes, online readings, definitions, and more.

"What is abnormal behavior? Why does it exist? How have our conceptions of abnormal behavior changed and progressed over the years? This unit will address these basic questions about the field of abnormal psychology."

"This course will cover the basic concepts of clinical psychology -- the study of diagnosing, treating, and understanding abnormal and maladaptive behaviors."

This unit "will explore the scientific method and discuss how it relates to current psychological research. Keep in mind that this unit will serve as a broad introduction that is relevant to all areas of science, including social science and psychology."

"Psychotherapy refers to the practices clinical psychologists use to treat mental disorders. This course will provide you with an introduction to the theories, styles, and methods of psychotherapy that you would need to know in a clinical situation. "

This interactive jeopardy game from The Orange Grove, Florida's Digital Repository, focuses on various anxiety disorders and the medications associated with them

BBC's surveys and quizzes highlight different aspects of the mind, including psychology, personality, mental disorders, and more.

Free simulations providing explanations and insight on a variety of psychology topics and psychological disorders. Created by Thomas E. Ludwig and hosted by Worth Publishers.

The APA's "mission is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives."

Find detailed information on mental illnesses, treatment options, support groups, and more.

This organization promotes "excellence in the teaching and learning of psychology. The Society provides resources and services, access to a collaborative community, and opportunities for professional development."