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- AlleyCat
- Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries
Credo Reference
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Contains dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries, thesauri,
encyclopedias, quotations and atlases, plus a wide range or subject-specific
titles covering everything from accounting to zoology. Provides access to the
full text of hundreds of highly regarded and popular reference sources. Provided
by Credo.
Lexi-PALS Drug Guide
Enter the drug name in EBSCO search box.
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Contains frequently updated consumer drug information sheets for medications and immunizations. Searched via "Health Source: Consumer Edition." Provided by EBSCOhost.
Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary
Select "Medical Dictionary" from menu at top of page.
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Provides the full text of the popular dictionary. Searched via "Health Source: Consumer Edition." Provided by EBSCOhost.
Academic Search Premier
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Provides full text for more than 4,650 journals, including full text for more than 3,900 peer-reviewed titles. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles. Provided by EBSCOhost.
MasterFILE Premier
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Provides full text for nearly 1,750 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also contains full text for nearly 500 reference books and 164,424 primary source documents, as well as an Image Collection of 440,207 photos, maps & flags. Provided by EBSCOhost.
CINAHL FullText
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Provides full text for more than 600 journals indexed in CINAHL and is the world's most comprehensive source of full text for nursing & allied health journals. Contains full text for many of the most used journals in the CINAHL index - with no embargo. Full-text coverage dates back to 1981. Provided by EBSCOhost.
Health Source: Consumer Edition
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Provides access to nearly 80 full text, consumer health magazines on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health. Provided by EBSCOhost.
Health Source: Nursing & Academic Edition
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Provides nearly 550 scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines; also features the Lexi-PAL Drug Guide, which covers 1,300 generic drug patient education sheets with more than 4,700 brand names. Provided by EBSCOhost.
MEDLINE
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Provides authoritative medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and much more. Created by the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE uses MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) indexing with tree, tree hierarchy, subheadings and explosion capabilities to search citations from over 4,800 current biomedical journals. Provided by EBSCOhost.
- Alzheimer's
- A list of annotated websites recommended by CCAC librarians.
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America
- The ADAA's mission is to promote the early diagnosis, treatment and cure of anxiety
disorders. They are dedicated to improving the lives of anxiety sufferers. The site
provides news releases, statistics, an online newsletter and additional links.
- Anxiety Network
- The network provides detailed and encompassing information on types of social anxiety,
panic attacks and generalized anxiety. Their site also discusses post traumatic stress
disorder and obsessive compulsive behavior.
- National Institute of Mental Health: Anxiety Disorders
- Part of the National Institutes of Health, NIMI strives to reduce mental illness and
behavioral disorders through research. Their site provides access to such topics as
types of anxiety, research papers, studies of the brain and clinical trials.
- MyOptumHealth.com - Anxiety Disorders
- Developed by health care professionals, this site's goal is to educate consumers
through the use of online health programs, information and technology. Using information
from the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, their site provides information, in layman's terms,
in the areas of definition, descriptions of the types of anxieties, causes & symptoms,
diagnosis, diagnostic testing, treatment, a listing of alternative treatments, prognosis
and prevention. For more extensive information on anxiety disorders, see
Anxiety Disorders -- In Depth.
- National Anxiety Foundation
- The NAF provides information for educational use only; they make it very clear that
this disease requires treatment by a professional. Their site answers questions such
as "What are anxiety attacks" "How can I tell if I have one" and "What kind of doctor
should I see".
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
- The site provides links to information about signs & symptoms, being recently
diagnosed and recovery steps.
- familydoctor.org - Bipolar Disorder
- This site is sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians; all material
is written and reviewed by physicians and/or patient education professionals.
Topics discussed include the signs and treatment of bipolar disorder and where
to get more information.
- MayoClinic.com - Bipolar Disorder
- Written by the Mayo Clinic staff, information included at this site includes signs
& symptoms, causes, risk factors, screening & diagnosis, treatment, coping skills
and self-care.
- MedlinePlus - Bipolar Disorder
- Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus is updated daily and offers
extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions. Topics covered include an
overview, diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, clinical trials, prevention/screening, management
and research.
- MyOptumHealth.com - Bipolar Disorder
- This site provides information, in layman's terms, in the areas of symptoms, signs & tests,
complications, treatment, causes, incidence, risk factors and prevention.
- National Institute of Mental Health - Publications about Bipolar Disorder
- NIMH provide several booklets online detailing the symptoms, treatment, causes and more of the disorder.
- National Mental Health Association - Fact Sheet: Bipolar Disorder
- The Fact Sheet is available in English and Spanish.
- Depression
- A list of annotated websites recommended by CCAC librarians.
- Academy for Eating Disorders
- An International organization, the Academy provides information on the types of eating
disorders, the prevalence, consequences and treatment.
- Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.
- Associated with the National Eating Disorders Association, ANRED is a non profit
organization of volunteers. The pages at this site are updated monthly and provide
basic layman answers to any questions you may have.
- MyOptumHealth.com - Eating Disorders
- This site provides information, in layman's terms, in the areas of symptoms, signs & tests,
complications, treatment, causes, incidence, risk factors and prevention.
- National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
- The ANAD provides hotline counseling for those that need immediate support; they also
provide referrals and programs for those suffering from eating disorders.
- National Eating Disorders Association
- The NEDA is dedicated to increasing the public's awareness of eating disorders and
supporting access to qualified treatment. The page provides access to a list of treatment
referrals, by state, links and resources.
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- The ADAA's mission is to promote the early diagnosis, treatment and cure of anxiety
disorders. Their page on obsessive compulsive disorder provides a self test to determine
if a person is obsessive compulsive, and access to a database to help find a treatment
provider.
- MedlinePlus - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus is updated daily and offers
extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions. Topics covered include an
overview, clinical trails, specific conditions/aspects, research, treatment and genetics.
- MyOptumHealth.com - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- This site provides information, in layman's terms, in the areas of symptoms, signs & tests,
complications, treatment, causes, incidence, risk factors and prevention.
- National Institute of Mental Health - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Part of the National Institutes of Health, NIMI strives to reduce mental illness and
behavioral disorders through research. Their site provides access to such topics as
"What causes OCD?," "Treatment of OCD," and "Key Features of OCD".
- Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
- Founded in 1986, the OCF has a current membership of over 10,000. It is a non-profit
organization whose goals are to raise public awareness of obsessive-compulsive disorder,
provide assistance to those afflicted, and to support research into the causes and
treatment of the disorder.
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD)
- Ranked "best of the best" in U.S. News & World Reports best hospitals
honor role for five consecutive years, UPMC is the leading health care system in
Western Pennsylvania. Their page provides access to an overview of obsessive
compulsive behavior, diagnostic criteria, treatment options, research and resources.
- American Psychiatric Association - When Disaster Strikes
- The APA provides a layman's terms fact sheet that discusses the facts, symptoms and
treatment of PTSD.
- MyOptumHealth.com - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- This site provides information, in layman's terms, in the areas of symptoms, signs & tests,
complications, treatment, causes, incidence, risk factors and prevention.
- National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- The National Center for PTSD was originally established to enhance the clinical care and
social welfare of veterans. During the past twenty years, PTSD has been recognized in
people other than veterans. This site serves as an educational resource for all people
suffering from PTSD.
- Nation's Voice on Mental Illness - Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome
- NAMI is a nonprofit organization that deals with all types of mental illness. Their
site offers a concise explanation of PTSD covering the prevalence, symptoms and treatment
of the disorder.
- PTSD Alliance
- The PTSD Alliance consists of professional and advocacy organizations that provide
educational materials to those suffering from PTSD, to anyone who may develop the
condition, and to medical and health professionals.
- Health A to Z - Schizophrenia
- Developed by health care professionals, Health A to Z's goal is to educate consumers
through the use of online health programs, information and technology. Using information
from the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, their site provides information, in layman's terms,
in the areas of definition, descriptions of five types of schizophrenia, causes & symptoms,
treatment, medications and prognosis.
- MedlinePlus - Schizophrenia
- Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus is updated daily and offers
extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions. Topics covered include an overview,
clinical trails, diagnosis/symptoms, specific conditions/aspects, treatment and genetics.
- National Institute of Mental Health - Schizophrenia
- NIMH provides several pamphlets and fact sheets covering all aspects of schizophrenia.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness - Schizophrenia
- NAMI is a nonprofit organization that deals with all types of mental illness. Their site
offers a concise explanation of schizophrenia covering the prevalence, symptoms and
treatment of the disorder.
- World Fellowships for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders
- Founded in 1982, the WFSAD provides direct service to individuals in the form of running
self-help groups, conducting workshops, producing educational materials, managing research
funds and influencing government policy. Their site provides information on activities,
publications and resources.
- American Self Harm Information Clearinghouse
- The first step in coping with self mutilation is information - reliable information about
what self injury is, who does it and why. ASHR's goal is to provide accurate information
to those who want and need it.
- Focus Adolescent Services
- Focus Adolescent Services is an information clearinghouse whose goal is to provide educational
information, thereby empowering individuals to start a healing process.
- Health A to Z - Self Mutilation
- Developed by health care professionals, Health A to Z's goal is to educate consumers
through the use of online health programs, information and technology. Using information
from the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, their site provides information, in layman's
terms, in the areas of definition, description, causes & symptoms, diagnosis,
treatment, prognosis and prevention
- Health A to Z - Substance Abuse and Dependency
- Developed by health care professionals, Health A to Z's goal is to educate consumers
through the use of online health programs, information and technology. Using
information from the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, their site provides information,
in layman's terms, in the areas of definition, description, causes & symptoms,
diagnosis. treatment, alternative treatment, prognosis and prevention.
- National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University
- CASA and its work are unique in that it is the only national organization where are forms
of substance abuse - alcohol, nicotine and all types of drugs - are studied. The 70
interdisciplinary professionals who comprise CASA are dedicated to informing Americans
about drug abuse and determining what will work best in prevention and treatment.
- National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
- The NCADD was founded in 1944 by Mary Mann, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous; she
strove to educate the public about alcoholism - that it is a disease and can be treated.
At their site, access is provided to facts, links, news, programs and publications.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Established in 1974, NIDA's primary goal is to use research and science to control drug abuse
and addiction - it supports 85% of the world's drug research. The site provides access to
announcements, publications, web sites and information grouped into headings of professional,
students, and parents. The Institute's Research Reports may be viewed also.
- Overcoming Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- The American Occupational Therapy Association has complied tip sheets for various conditions
with which occupational therapists work. They address such areas as what an occupational
therapist can do, what the person affected and their family can do, and where to find more
information.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- SAMHSA is an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. It was created
specifically to reduce the amount of illness, death and disability resulting from substance
abuse. It provides access to mental health services, statistics and resources.