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PSYCHOLOGY


Academic Info: Psychology Gateway

• Compiled and maintained by Michael Madin for Academic Info
• Links to websites for the following: gateways, general resources, research centers, "schools", specific topics, libraries and archives
• Excellent annotations accompany most links
• One of the best sites for conducting basic research for psychology and its related fields


BUBL LINK / 5:15 Internet Resources: Psychology Links

• A brief directory of annotated links to academic and professional sites pertinent to psychology
• Each link includes a short description of the site's content, author/sponsoring body, resource type
• Also links (via site directory) to related BUBL LINK resource pages for anxiety disorders, mental health improvement, mental health news, mental health services, mental illness, psychiatry education, psychiatry links, psychiatry research, psychology education, psychotherapy
• Excellent for its well-chosen links to psychology and its allied disciplines; easy-to-navigate


Classics in the History of Psychology

• Developed by Christopher D. Green, Department of Psychology, York University (Toronto, Canada), with contributions from other faculty and assistants
• This site is "... an effort to make the full texts of a large number of historically significant public domain documents from the scholarly literature of psychology and allied disciplines available on the World Wide Web"
• Primary audience is researchers, teachers and students
• Currently includes over 200 books and articles/chapters
• Links to over 200 "Related Documents at Other Sites"
• Links to sites for topics including the following: behaviorism, cognition, development theory, evolutionary theory, experimental psychology, neuropsychology, personality, psychoanalyis/psychotherapy, social psychology, statistics/methodology
• Browsable by author or topic; also searchable
• Excellent; one of the best, most comprehensive academic sites currently available; especially useful for its wealth of primary source material


Current Topics in Psychology

• Maintained by Dr. Michael Fenichel
• "...Designed to be a user-friendly resource for instant, quality information on specific topics in Psychology"
• Directory of topically arranged links to articles, interviews, research tools and websites for a variety of psychology-related issues/topics of popular interest
• Short annotations accompany many sites
• Includes links to professional conferences and seminars
• Translations in 8 languages
• One of the best sites around for beginning research; conference/seminar links are useful to academics and practitioners


Electronic Journals and Periodicals in Psychology and Related Fields

• Maintained by John H. Krantz, Psychology Department, Hanover College
• Browsable directory of links to over 200 psychology-related journals
• Journals are primarily from the US, with some international titles
• Most links are to academic or professional journals; many are topic-specific to such areas as educational psychology, political psychology, language, criminology, etc.
• Each link is accompanied by an annotation describing the scope and nature of the journal: peer-reviewed status, abstract/contents-only status, fee-based or free, sample issue, inclusion of full-text material, etc.
• Also links to conference proceedings and online bibliographies
• Excellent, comprehensive and a very useful academic and professional resource


Encyclopedia of Psychology

• Maintained by William Palya and Don Walter, Department of Psychology, Jacksonville State University
• Browsable directory of over 1,900 links to psychology-oriented topics and resources
• Topical links include the history of psychology, theories/ "schools", biographical data about prominent individuals in the field, concepts, biological factors in psychololgy, behavior, ethical issues, legal issues, statistics, research tips and much more
• Also links to professional organizations, career information, publications
• Excellent annotations accompany most links; includes the date of posting and number of "hits" on the link
• Also searchable
• Translations in 8 languages
• "Submit site" option
• Probably the most comprehensive and certainly one of the best – if not the best – sites currently available; this is the first place anyone conducting research on psychology and related subjects should begin; excellent in all regards


FAQ/Finding Information on Psychological Tests

• Maintained by the American Psychological Association (APA), Science Directorate
• "APA neither sells or endorses testing instruments, but it does provide guidance in using available resources to find psychological tests."
• "Section 1: Published Psychological Tests" discusses resources for locating specific tests, locating test publishers, purchasing texts, and software options; print and online sources are discussed
• "Section 2: Unpublished Psychological Tests and Measures" discusses print resources for this often-overlooked resource
• Commentary on sources is thorough and well-written
• An excellent resource, for its choice of topics and accessibility


Help Center

• Sponsored by the American Psychological Association (APA)
• Provides information on real-life psychological issues: "How to Find Help for Life's Problems," "Psychology at Work," "Mind/Body Connection," "Family and Relationships"
• Clearly written articles (by APA staff and contributing professionals) on dealing with every-day situations which are stressful (both psychologically and physically)
• Provides information on protecting privacy and assessing online mental health information
• Includes "Find a Psychologist" feature
• Excellent; great source for practical advice for the general public


Internet Mental Health

• Maintained by Dr. Phillip Long
• Created as the result of an exchange program between Canadian and Japanese mental health professionals, the mission of this site is "... to improve understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness throughout the world"
• "For anyone who has an interest in mental health," including professionals, patients, mental health support groups, the general public"
• "Disorders" provides information on the 54 most common disorders; includes diagnosis, treatment and research findings, articles
• "Internet Links" lists "... only English-language sites providing more than 10 pages of free, scientifically sound health information"; excludes "for profit" sites or sites unduly influenced by ties to pharmaceutical companies
• An online magazine provides news, articles, letters, booklets, "stories of recovery"
• Also available in Spanish
• Excellent; one of the best public-education sites currently available, combining authoritative information for both professionals and the general public; easy-to-navigate


Internet Resources in Psychology and Related Disciplines

• Maintained by the Psychology Library, Princeton University
• Directory of links to "Subject Resources", "Miscellaneous"
• "Subject Resources" links to 233 sites for 25 topical areas, including general resources, history of psychology, specific sub-disciplines (developmental psychology, social psychology, etc.)
• "Miscellaneous" links to 139 sites in 14 professional areas (career information, conferences, electronic journals, job listings, etc.)
• No annotations
• Very useful for its extensive links; a great place for quick information or beginning research


Internet Survival Guide of Industrial/Organizational Psychology

• Maintained by Filip Lievens, Department of Personnel Management, Work & Organizational Psychology, Ghent University (Belgium)
• Links to ..."a plethora of internet sites valuable to both practitioners and researchers in the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology"
• Sites are categorized under four sections: human resource management, organizational psychology, statistics, methodology
• Links include general sites, associations, journals, research institutes, topic-specific sites
• Excellent annotations accompany most links
• This is one of the best and probably the most comprehensive sites for industrial and organizational psychology; especially useful for links to research institutes; easy-to-navigate


MedWeb: Subject Index for Mental Health, Psychiatry, Psychology

• Maintained by Emory Health Sciences Center Library, Emory University
• Select "Mental Health" from the home page
• Subject directory of links for over 50 psychology-related topics, including sub-disciplines, neurological issues, specific disorders
• Also links to associations/societies, bibliographies, continuing education, directories, discussion groups, electronic publications, institutes etc.
• Site selection criteria considers relevancy, credibility, timeliness, content, design
• Brief annotations accompany most links
• Particularly useful for associations/societies, electronic publications
• Links to other MedWeb pages
• Excellent assortment of topics, with well-chosen links; great place for quick information or beginning research


Mental Help Net

• Sponsored by CenterSite, LLC
• Browsable directory of 24 "Featured Topics," which include specific disorders, relationship issues, professional information and other psychology-related subjects
• Each "Featured Topic" begins with a brief overview and links to articles, associations, government agencies, research, treatment, tutorials and "personal experiences"; also includes "Basic Information" (primarily discussion of symptoms), news and book reviews
• "Resources" links to self-help groups, glossary, videos, university departments, and international directories of clinicians and treatment facilities
• Comprehensive and well-organized, this site combines authoritative information with extensive professional and self-help resources; one of the best sites of its kind currently available


National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

• A division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), this site is one of the federal government's primary sites for mental health research
• "For the Public" discusses "... the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses"; provides downloadable information via brochures, fact sheets, reports, press releases
• "For the Researcher" and "For the Practitioner" link to websites for clinical trials, research activities/updates, conferences, funding and more
• Searchable
• "NIHM-E-NEWS LISTSERV" available; announces additions and revisions of the site
• Also available in Spanish
• This excellent site provides authoritative information for the general public and up-to-date announcements and information for professionals in the field; easy-to-navigate


National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP)

• This federal website is a "collaborative effort" between 5 federal health agencies: the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA), and the Indian Health Service (IHS)
• Links to extensive resources on suicide and suicide prevention, including news, special reports, new publications, conferences
• Also includes a directory of state prevention programs, with 25 states currently participating
• "Search by Topic" offers browsable directory of links for 32 categories (including groups-at-risk)
• Other links include federal/state/private resources, international resources, resources for researchers, policy/legislation
• Also available in Spanish
• This superb resource does a fantastic job of bringing academic, governmental and professional resources for suicide prevention in one place; truly "one-stop-shopping"


Psych Central

• Maintained by Dr. John M. Grohol
• Celebrating its 10th anniversary on the Internet, this site is one of the most useful for basic information on psychology for the general public
• "Mental Health and Psychology Resources Online" links to sites organized by category; in addition to general sites, each category may also link to articles, books, FAQs, support groups and symptom information
• Includes "Articles and Essays" authored by Dr. Grohol specifically for this site
• Also links to news sources, chat rooms, "Community Support Forums"
• With excellent annotations and commentary, this is one of the best places to begin research for anyone needing entry-level information about psychology; it is also useful for those who already have a background in psychology


Psych Web

• Maintained by Russell A. Dewey, Psychology Department, Georgia Southern University
• Designed for use by "... students and teachers of psychology"
• Resources include full-length classics online, brochures, journals, "megalists," scholarly sites by topic, self-help resources
• "Scholarly Resources" is extensive and links to a wide variety of topics and resources (job listings, conference information, additional professional information)
• Also links to APA Style Resources," directories of online psychology departments, career information
• One of the best places for beginning research; includes tips for conducting successful research


Psychology

• Maintained by Margaret Vail Anderson, the "Digital Librarian"
• Directory of over 40 links for diverse resources for psychology
• Includes links to meta-sites, associations, institutes and specific theorists
• Not an extensive site, but a great place to find some of the most well-known, popular sites that are representative of the field


Psychology

• Sponsored by the Internet Public Library (IPL)
• Links to 27 of the most popular mental health/psychology websites
• Excellent annotations accompany each link
• Links to related IPL pages for psychology associations and psychology journals
• In keeping with IPL's tradition, this is a great place for the basics


Psychology Information Online

• Sponsored by Internet Practical Solutions (Dr. Donald Franklin)
• This multifaceted site, which "... provides a central place on the Internet for information about psychology," serves as a clearinghouse for educational and professional information on a wide variety of topics and resources
• Designed to "... be helpful to consumers, psychologists, undergraduate and graduate students of psychology, and anyone interested in accurate information about the practice of psychology"
• Links to topics via "Subject Index" and to a "National Directory of Psychologists," which provides state-by-state links to professional services
• "Navigation Guide" is the best method for accessing information for specific user categories, articles, suggested books, career information
• Exceptionally well-organized; a great place for bringing topical and professional resources together in one place


Psychology Virtual Library
• Edited by Gene R. Thursby, Department of Religion, University of Florida
• Part of the WWW Virtual Library
• This meta-site for online psychology resources links to 14 topical categories (and 128 sub-categories)
• Also links to academic departments, journals (135), professional associations (58), e-mail lists/newsgroups
• Links to Stress Virtual Library (WWW) page
• International in scope
• Excellent annotations accompany most links
• Outstanding; in keeping with the WWW Virtual Library tradition, this is a high-quality site, due to its comprehensiveness (topically and professionally), accessibility to all audiences, and ease-of-navigation


Social Psychology Network

• Maintained by Scott Plous, Department of Psychology, Wesleyan University; supported by the National Science Foundation
• Claiming to be "... the largest social psychology database on the Internet," this page provides links to over 5,000 psychology-related websites
• "Subject Areas" links to sites for the following categories: gender, culture, social influence, prejudice/discrimination/diversity, self/social identity, interpersonal relations, group behavior, violence/conflict resolution/peace, prosocial behavior, related disciplines
• Also links to professional sites for degree programs, organizations, journals, distance learning, conferences, funding, research groups, related disciplines
• Provides discussion groups for students and professionals; also, job postings and "Listserv Message Center"
• Includes internal search engine
• Best comprehensive website for social psychology currently available; very well-organized, easy-to-navigate; a nice mix of topical sites and academic/professional resources


Websites discussed on this page are for informational purposes only. Johnson & Wales University Library is not responsible for the contents, accuracy or stability of any websites linked to this page. When in need of psychiatric, psychological or therapeutic advice, consult a mental health professional.

Compiled by Rick Keogh 3/03; updated 10/3; links last checked 10/07

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