Books & Audio-Visual
- AlleyCat
- Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries
Reference & Overview Sources
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| some | Clinical Reference Systems | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Drugs; Alcohol; and Tobacco: Learning about Addictive Behavior | Gale | |
| yes | Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders | Gale | |
| yes | Lexi-PALS Drug Guide Enter the drug name in EBSCO search box. |
EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary Select "Medical Dictionary" from menu at top of page |
EBSCOhost | info |
Magazine & Journal Articles
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| yes | Academic Search Premier | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | MasterFILE Premier | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | CINAHL FullText | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Health Source: Consumer Edition | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Health Source: Nursing & Academic Edition | EBSCOhost | info |
| some | MEDLINE | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection | EBSCOhost | info |
Web Sites
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Information at this site is provided as a public service to aid in the treatment of developmental, behavioral and mental disorders that affect an estimated 7 to 12 million juveniles in the Unites States.
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
- This APNA site provides publications, links, resources, and a calendar that promote mental health and enhance the practice of psychiatric nursing.
- American Psychological Association
- While some sections of this site are limited to members only, public access is available to current news and topics such as addictions, depression, trauma and stress.
- Centers for Disease Control: Disaster Mental Health Resources
- The Center has compiled a listing of organizations that provide general strategies for coping with disasters - groupings include coping with disasters, helping children and teens and resources for responders, health professionals and states and planners.
- Internet Mental Health
- MHI lists disorders by category or alphabetically. Information supplied includes an American and European description, research, treatment, information booklets and magazine articles.
- MayoClinic.com - Mental Health Center
- The Clinic offers a featured disorder, as well as general information about mental disorders, including basic information, treatments, how to take control and an explanation of some types of disorders.
- MedlinePlus - Mental Health
- 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 trials, diagnosis & symptoms, treatment, nutrition, coping, clinical trials, specific conditions and more.
- Mental Health: a Report of the Surgeon General
- This is an extensive report, full of charts and tables; there is a forward, a preface and eight chapters.
- Mental Health America
- The Association has more than 340 affiliates, making it the largest non profit mental health organization in the country. A lot of information is available here - especially useful are the FAQs and answers and the fact sheets sections.
- NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness
- NAMI is a support and advocacy group of friends and relatives of people with mental illnesses. Their site provides access to the latest information on mental illness; their archived articles include stories from 2003.
- NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health
- NIMH is the premier government agency for research on mental illness. Their site provides breaking news, highlights, and health information quick links.
- National Mental Health Awareness Campaign
- Started by Tipper Gore, the campaign addresses the stigma and shame of needing mental help. The FAQ section is especially helpful.
- National Mental Health Information Center
- This government based site abounds with practical information - news items, access to relevant publications and a side bar of featured topics.