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About.com: Psychology

http://psychology.about.com/

An Internet guide for psychology, with feature articles, Website links, and discussion forums. Topics covered include clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, psychoanalysis, psycholinguistics, animal psychology, forensic psychology, child development, dreams, intelligence, and more.

Author: Shelley Wu, Ph.D. (psychology.guide@about.com)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Psychology

American Family Foundation Home Page: Information About Cults and Psychological Manipulations (AFF)

http://www.csj.org/

"AFF is a secular, not-for-profit, tax-exempt research center andeducational organization founded in 1979. AFF's mission is to study psychological manipulation and cultic groups, to educate the public and professionals, and to assist those who have been adversely affected by a cult experience." The site contains periodicals of Cultic Studies, the latest news in Cultic Studies, and resources to help friends and family of cult members, former cult members, clergy, educators, therapists and counselors, and researchers. A list of links is also included.

Author: American Family Foundation, Inc.

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Religion & Theology

Social Sciences--Psychology

Keywords: Cults; Cultic Studies; Psychological Manipulation

APA HelpCenter

http://helping.apa.org/

Advice on seeking therapy from the American Psychological Association. Also available are articles on psychology at work, the mind/body connection, family and relationships, how therapy helps, and psychology in daily life.

Author: American Psychological Association (membership@apa.org)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Mental Health

Social Sciences--Psychology

Keywords: Therapy; APA; psychologists

Behavioral Health Online (BHO)

http://www.behavioralhealthonline.com/

"Behavioral Health Online has free informational, interactive resources, tools and techniques for stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, addictions, emotional health, psychology and mental health issues for educators, students, doctors and consumers. Our interactive areas allow you to ask questions to our clinical professional staff."

Author: Behavioral Health Online, Inc. (feedback@behavioralhealthonline.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Mental Health

Social Sciences--Psychology

Keywords: Behavioral health; Behavior

BPD Central

http://www.bpdcentral.com/

This website provides a collection of resources for people who have a loved one with Borderline Personality Disorder. Included are links to literature, a directory for finding a therapist, chat rooms, and links to other sites related to BDP.

Author: Randi Kreger

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Mental Disorders

Social Sciences--Psychology

Keywords: Borderline; Personality

Counselor Link

http://www.counselorlink.com/

Educates the general public about counseling, mediation and psychotherapy. The site includes answers to frequently asked questions (including things such as: how much does counseling cost and do I choose a male or a female therapist). Also inluded are lists of graduate schools in these fields, and articles on a variety of topics.

Author: James P. Hutt (drjhutt@CounselorLink.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Mental Health

Social Sciences--Psychology

The Cult Controversy

http://wp4.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/cult/cultmain.htm

"This special report brings together 50 years of [Washington] Post photographs and news clips about some of the religious and other movements whose techniques have drawn criticism. It includes an annotated chronology tracing trends among these groups, along with analysis and opinion about methods used by many of these groups."

Author: The Washington Post Company

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Religion & Theology

Social Sciences--Psychology

Keywords: cults; sects

CyberPsychLink

http://cctr.umkc.edu/user/dmartin/psych2.html

"Providing links & info for psychology & behavioral medicine. Catogories include listservs, newsgroups, databases, libraries, software, etc."

Author: Dawn Martin (dmartin@cctr.umkc.edu)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Psychology

Keywords: Psychiatry; Resources

Encyclopedia of Psychology

http://www.psychology.org/

"The Encyclopedia of Psychology is intended to facilitate browsing in any area of psychology. There are two paths envisioned for this purpose: 1) original information generated by respected researchers and practitioners in various fields of psychology, and 2) a hierarchical database of links to websites providing information about scientific psychology." This is a comprehensive site of psychology resources including hundeds of categories. 

Author: William Palya (palya@psychology.org)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Psychology

Forensic Science Web Pages

http://users.aol.com/murrk/

"Created to provide the layperson with an easy understanding of what forensic science entails." Sections include Firearms and Toolmark Identification; Forensic Psychiatry and Profiling; Questioned Document Examination; Criminal Law; Personal Identification; Forensic Photography; Crime Scene Processing; and Careers in Law Enforcement. Also includes a short Web/Bibliography.

Author:

Subjects:

Law, Government & Political Science--Law

Science & Technology

Social Sciences--Psychology

Keywords: Forensic Science

Glossary On-Line: Psychiatry

http://www.priory.com/gloss.htm

A glossary of terms used in psychiatry. Some defintions contain links to other resources developed by Psychiatry On-line.

Author: Psychiatry On-line (solutions@priory.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Mental Health

Social Sciences--Psychology

Keywords: Psychiatry; Glossary

Great Ideas in Personality

http://www.personalityresearch.org/

"How do people tend to think, feel, and behave--and what causes these tendencies? These are the questions addressed by personality theory and research." Includes resouces for students, professionals, and of general interest. Searchable.

Author: G. Scott Acton (acton@personalityresearch.org)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Psychology

Keywords: personality

Guide to the Mental Health Internet

http://www.internetguides.com/mhi.html

"Covers online clinical, scientific, self-help resources for psychologists, social workers, MFTs, nurses, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals. Also covers how to find online mental health seminars. Consumer friendly as well."

Author: David Lukoff (dlukoff@home.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Mental Health

Social Sciences--Psychology

Keywords: resources

Historic Asylums of America

http://darkspire.org/asylums/

This web site catalogs historic state hospitals founded in the latterhalf of the 19th century, focusing on--but not limited to--facilities built on the "Kirkbride plan." Included are hospitals still in operation, hospitals still standing though closed, and those that no longer physically exist. Most of the pages include photographs or images from postcards.

Author:

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--History of Medicine

Arts & Humanities--History--North America--United States

Social Sciences--Psychology

Internet Mental Health

http://www.mentalhealth.com/

An online encyclopedia of mental health. Includes a wide variety of information about medications, diagnoses and disorders, as well as other Internet Links. You can browse the site and find a lot of information. When looking at disorders, the information included is: American description, European description, Treatment information, Research on diagnosis, treatment, and cause, Information booklets and Magazine articles

Author: Phillip Long (editor@mentalhealth.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Mental Health

Social Sciences--Psychology

Keywords: Encyclopedia

Keirsey Temperament Web Site

http://www.keirsey.com

"Along with the Keirsey Temperament Sorter test, there are descriptions of the personality temperaments and types," based on David Keirsey's book Please Understand Me. Keep in mind that the test "is only a preliminary and rough indicator of personality" and the descriptions are shorter versions of the ones in the book.

Author: David Mark Keirsey (keirsey@orci.com)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Psychology

Keywords: Personality; Temperament

Mental Health Net

http://mentalhelp.net/

This searchable site is presented in an easy-to-understand format. It describes "disorders such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, chronic fatigue syndrome and substance abuse" as well as various treatment options. There is a reading room, including on-line discussion and support groups, and sections of resources for mental health professionals and administrators.

Author:

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Mental Health

Social Sciences--Psychology

Keywords: Disorders; Treatments; Support Groups

The Nonverbal Dictionary of Gestures, Signs, & Body Language Cues

http://members.aol.com/nonverbal2/diction1.htm

Consists of definitions, relevant quotes, photos, and illustrations. "Items in this Dictionary have been researched by anthropologists, archaeologists, biologists, linguists, psychiatrists, psychologists, semioticians, and others who have studied human communication from a scientific point of view. Every effort has been made to cite their work in the text. Definitions, meanings, and interpretations left uncredited are those of the author."

Author: David B. Givens

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Anthropology

Social Sciences--Psychology

Keywords: Emotions; Movements; Motions; Communication; Nonverbal communication

Personality: What Makes Us Who We Are?

http://www.learner.org/exhibits/personality/

"Personality psychology ... explores both self-knowledge and knowledge of others." This exhibit explores the concepts of personality, including discussions of reputation, behavior, thoughts & feelings, the unconscious, genes & society, and human nature. Hands-on activities, such as a personality test, are included. The site also provides additional resources for further information.

Author: Annenberg/CPB Project (exhibits@learner.org)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Psychology

Keywords: Personality; Behavior; Unconscious; Human Nature

The Phobia List

http://www.sonic.net/~fredd/phobia1.html

Very long list of names of phobias sorted in order of the phobia and of the thing being feared. Also has some information about phobias, quotations about fear, and a list of phobia resources.

Author: Fredd Culbertson (fredd@sonic.net)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Psychology

Psybersite

http://www.muohio.edu/psybersite/index.htx

This site analyzes the social psychological aspects of modern behaviors through essays and tutorials created by advanced undergraduate and graduate students at Miami University (Ohio), providing an interesting look at today's society.

Author:

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Psychology

Social Sciences--Sociology

Psych Central: Dr. John Grohol's Mental Health Page

http://psychcentral.com/

This site presents various links and information on various aspects of mental health. Coverage includes links to psychology related websites; on-line listservs and newsgroups for mental health, psychology and support topics; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on mental health topics; a Suicide Helpline and some automated online quizes to help self-diagnosis of certain common mental health problems.

Author: John M. Grohol, Psy.D (grohol@cmhc.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Mental Health

Social Sciences--Psychology

Keywords: Disorders; Treatments; Support Groups; News; Suicide; Mental Illness

Psychology in Daily Life

http://www.apa.org/pubinfo/pubinfo.html

The Public Affairs Office of the American Psychological Association put together this resource to provide information on the mental health and psychological issues we all deal with on a daily basis. The information is broken down into three catagories - work, family, and mind & body.

Author: American Psychological Association (membership@apa.org)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Psychology

Psychology Information Online

http://www.psychologyinfo.com

"Psychology Information Online was created to provide a central place on the Internet for information about the practice of psychology. Psychology Information Online provides information about psychological diagnosis, disorders and problems, psychotherapy and counseling (including family therapy, couple counseling and group therapy), behavior therapy (stress management and relaxation skills training, assertiveness training, desensitization for phobias, parenting skills, etc.), psychological evaluations and testing, and other treatment services, and also provides information about Forensic psychology and psychological consultations for legal matters. This information can be helpful to consumers, psychologists, undergraduate and graduate students of psychology, and anyone interested in accurate information about the practice of psychology." Site highlights include state-by-state directories of U.S. psychologists and organizations, a consumer information page on the cost of psychological treatment, information on how to choose a psychologist and more.

Author: Donald J. Franklin (feedback@psychologyinfo.com)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Psychology

Psychology.Com

http://www.psychology.com/

"Personality tests are available to help individuals gain personal insight into their thoughts and behaviors. A Therapist Directory is available to those who would like to find a mental health professional."

Author: Integrated EAP, Inc. (info@psychology.com)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Psychology

Keywords: Directory; Therapy

Social Psychology Network (SPN)

http://www.socialpsychology.org/

A gateway site with links to a variety of resources in the field of social psychology. Includes links to sites on specific social psychology topics, graduate programs, organizations, professional journals, teaching resources and more.

Author: Scott Plous (splous@wesleyan.edu)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Psychology

Social Sciences--Sociology

Keywords: Social psychology; Research; Study; Graduate programs

The Suicide Paradigm

http://members.tripod.com/~LifeGard/index.html

This site was done by the father of a suicide victim: he shares his thoughts about suicide, victims and survivors. There are well developed sections on the ethics of suicide and resources for bereaved men as well as many links to related sites for anyone interested personally or professionally in the subject of suicide.

Author: Tony Salvatore (sonpage@aol.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Mental Health

Social Sciences--Psychology

Keywords: suicide; survivors; depression; grief

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