LibGuides: Psychology Resources: Websites with Research

Research websites are valuable resources available to students. However, deciding what is a valid for your academic research can be tricky at times. Below you will find resources, accessible via the Internet, that I have found to be reliable materials from trusted sources. Always be skeptical of anything you read on the Internet, and use the academic databases, and print materials to back up any claims made from a web resource. In doing so, you will be conducting thorough and solid research.

Web Resources: American Psychological Association

Advancing psychology to benefit society and improve lives

Monitor on Psychology
Monitor on Psychology is the journal of the American Psychological Association. Monthly digital editions are added to the website, and provide articles on current and relevant psychological topics.
Speaking of Psychology
Presented by the American Psychological Association (APA), this link provides access to podcasts focusing on the latest research in the field of Psychology.

Web Resources: Mental Health | CDC

Mental Health | CDC
Coping with Stress will make you, your loved ones, and your community stronger.

Web Resources: MedlinePlus - Mental Health

Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Clicking the picture will link to MedlinePlus Mental Health resources.

MedlinePlus This link opens in a new window MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Web Resources: National Institute of Health-National Institute of Mental Health

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. NIMH is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the largest biomedical research agency in the world. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Research
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders, supporting research that aims to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research. Learn more about NIMH-funded research areas, policies, resources, initiatives, and research conducted by NIMH.
Brochures and Fact Sheets
NIMH offers brochures and fact sheets on mental disorders and related topics for patients and their families, health professionals, and the public. Printed materials can be ordered free of charge. Brochures and fact sheets are also offered in digital formats and are available in English and Spanish.
Statistics
Research shows that mental illnesses are common in the United States, affecting tens of millions of people each year. Estimates suggest that only half of people with mental illnesses receive treatment. The information on these pages includes currently available statistics on the prevalence and treatment of mental illnesses among the U.S. population. In addition, information is provided about possible consequences of mental illnesses, such as suicide and disability.
National Institute on Drug Abuse Research
Locate the latest information about research priorities and progress, funding opportunities, research initiatives and resources to support basic and clinical research addressing substance use disorders.
National Institute on Aging
Better understand the effects of personal, interpersonal, and societal factors on aging, including the mechanisms through which these factors exert their effects

Web Resources: PsychScholar

A Collection of Web Resources for Psychological Scholars and Budding Psychological Scholars. The website was created by John H. Krantz, Ph.D from Hanover College.

Web Resources: Social Psychology Network

The mission of Social Psychology Network is to promote peace, social justice, and sustainable living through public education, research, and the advancement of psychology

Web Resources: World Health Organization - Mental Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) was formed in 1948 and aims to provide health information, access, and direction to nations that for the United Nations (U.N.). By clicking on the picture, you will be directed to the Mental Health webpage for WHO.

WHO Mental Health World Atlas
Mental Health Atlas Project of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse is designed to collect, compile and disseminate data on mental health resources in the world. Resources include mental health policies, plans, financing, care delivery, human resources, medicines, and information systems for countries. These resources are necessary to provide services and care for people with mental disorders. - World Health Organization

Web Resources: Alzheimer's Association

Research
As the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Association is committed to accelerating the global progress of new treatments, preventions and, ultimately, a cure.

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