LibGuides: Psychology Resources (Brandon): Psychology Websites

Psychology Websites

AllPsych Online
Provides psychology related material to facilitate an understanding of theories, applications, and needs for research.
APA Dictionary of Psychology
Medline Plus: Mental Health & Behavior
Mental health information from the National Library of Medicine
Merck Manual. Mental Health Disorders
Overiew of mental health care and descriptions of mental health disorders
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
The lead federal agency for research on mental disorders
U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs. PTSD. National Center for PTSD
the "world's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress"
Writing in Psychology - Purdue OWL
Information on discipline specific writing for the field of psychology for the Purdue Online Writing Lab

APA. American Psychological Association
APA. Ethnic Minority Psychological Associations
APA Education and Career
APA Ethics Code
Florida Psychological Association
Association for Psychological Sciences (APS) APS is the leading international organization dedicated to advancing scientific psychology across disciplinary and geographic borders. Members provide a richer understanding of the world through their research, teaching, and application of psychological science.
American Psychiatric Association Member physicians working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders. Search for Depression.

APA Psychology Topics
Short articles on psychology in everyday and professional life such as aging, environment, hate crimes, racism, sport and exercise, workplace issues, etc.
Authentic Happiness (University of Pennsylvania)
A website from the Positive Psychology Center.at Pennsylvania State University.
Personality Project
A website devoted to academic study of personality theory and research
Social Psychology Network
Promotes "peace, social justice, and sustainable living through public education, research, and the advancement of psychology."
World Database of Happiness
Archive of research findings on subjective enjoyment of life.