LibGuides: Behavioral Sciences: Online Resources

Recommended Websites

MedlinePlus
Free website provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Provides information on diseases, conditions, wellness, treatments, drugs, supplements, medical terminology, and clinical trials.
Merck Manuals
Free access to the professional and consumer versions of this medical information resource.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Website of the government agency that supports research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. NIDA's missionis to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health.
Science.gov
U.S. government information and research results from the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, the Interior and Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, Library of Congress, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Archives and Records Administration, and the National Science Foundation.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)
Website of the public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that works to support the behavioral health of the country. Incorporates information on health initiatives, current statistics, grant opportunities, and links to where to find help and treatment.

Recommended Databases

ABC-CLIO
Collection of 40 reference ebooks on topics including: history, popular culture, health, psychology, religion, and current events.
Academic Search Complete (EBSCO)
A great starting point for any type of research. A multi-disciplinary, full-text database designed specifically for academic institutions. This scholarly collection provides full-text journal coverage for nearly all academic areas of study - including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts and literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, etc. and nearly 4,000 full-text scholarly publications.
CINAHL Plus with Full Text
Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature including access to 770 full-text journals, 275 books and monographs, evidence-based care sheets, quick lessons, and more.
Credo Reference
Full-text articles from nearly 800 reference eBooks on topics including: art, food & beverage, language, medicine, psychology, social sciences, biographies, geography, law, music, religion, technology, business, history, literature, philosophy, and science.
Gale EBooks
Collection of Reference eBooks on topics including: the arts, biographies, business, education, environment, history, law, literature, medicine, multicultural studies, nation & world, religion, social sciences, science, and technology.
MEDLINE with Full Text
Full-text database providing access to top-tier biomedical and health journals. Covering a wide range of subjects, it is an essential resource for doctors, nurses, health professionals and researchers engaged in clinical care, public health and health policy development.
ProQuest Research Library
A good starting point for research on any topic. Provides access to over 3,600 full-text journals on topics including: the arts, business, education, health and medical, humanities, law, military, multicultural studies, psychology, sciences, social sciences, and women's studies.
Psychology & Behavioral Science Collection
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection provides access to hundreds of full-text journals and offers particularly strong coverage in child and adolescent psychology and various areas of counseling.
Social Sciences Full Text
Social Sciences Full Text provides sources covering a wide array of subjects, including addiction studies, ethics, public welfare, urban studies and more. Covering the latest concepts, theories and methods from both applied and theoretical aspects of the social sciences, this full-text resource provides access to the most important English-language social science journals.

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