LibGuides: Psychology: Websites

Websites

Websites are a great resource and provide the most current information related to the field of mental health. However, you need to spend more time evaluating their credibility. The websites listed below are some of the most reputable sources available.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. NIMH is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the largest biomedical research agency in the world. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Mission: To transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Mental Health CDC is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health. For more than 70 years, we’ve put science into action to help children stay healthy so they can grow and learn; to help families, businesses, and communities fight disease and stay strong; and to protect the public’s health.
MedlinePlus: Mental Health and Behavior (National Library of Medicine) MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our mission is to present high-quality, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted, easy to understand, and free of advertising, in both English and Spanish. Anywhere, anytime, on any device—for free.
Mental Health Conditions (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration) Information a bout mental health conditions, warning signs & symptoms along with resources for help provided by United States government offices.