Social & Behavioral Science

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL WEB SITES

GENERAL RESOURCES

Social Sciences Virtual Library

Listings of social science resources including scholarly societies, resources by subject and directories.
http://www.dialogical.net/socialsciences/index.html

Research Sources in the Social Science

This site contains links, proprietary information, and searches for all types of researchers and seekers of information, particularly those in the social sciences including sociology, political science, psychology, social work and demography and population.
http://www.researchresources.net/

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SOCIAL WORK WEB SITES

ASSOCIATIONS

American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work (ABE)
http://abecsw.org

American Geriatrics Society
http://www.americangeriatrics.org

American Mental Health Counselors Association
http://www.amhca.org

American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org

Association of Oncology Social Work
http://www.aosw.org

Association of Social Work Boards
http://www.aswb.org

Clinical Social Work Federation
http://www.cswf.org

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
http://www.socialworkers.org

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)- Pennsylvania Chapter
http://www.nasw-pa.org

National Mental Health Association
http://www.nmha.org

National Association for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
http://www.nami.org

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DATABASES

Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL)

This database can be accessed from the “electronic databases” link located on the library's web page. This database is quite useful for researching and retrieving topics about social work and related subjects. The information retrieved is in abstract form.

EbscoHOST Databases – Academic Search Premier
This multi-disciplinary database provides full-text and abstract retrieval for many articles about social work practices and subjects.

EbscoHOST Databases - Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
This database also offers full-text retrieval for social work articles.

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GOVERNMENTAL RESOURCES

National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information

This site provide federal statistics and resources on assessment and therapy regarding child abuse. The site is sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services.
http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/

MedlinePlus

The purpose of this site is to provide high quality health information containing research studies, full-text drug information, and information grouped by topic or subject. This site also contains a medical dictionary, a medial encyclopedia, and health news. Important and common topics of social work can be found here.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

This site and department falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health and Human Services. Topics that are covered on this site are children and families, homelessness, substance abuse, criminal & juvenile justice, and geriatrics.
http://www.samhsa.gov

United States Department of Health and Human Services

This site is the most comprehensive site for social programs and social work on a federal level. Families, children, aging, specific populations and resource locators, are detailed on this site. Statistics and links to other federal resources such as MedlinePlus provide data and other valuable information for social workers and students of social work.
http://www.hhs.gov

Department of Public Welfare- Pennsylvania

This site details the various state agencies that are devoted to social work issues such as welfare of children, mental retardation, medical assistance, and issues involving women and families.
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/

Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program

This site details the specific programs available for those affected with mental health and mental retardation disabilities. Programs that require the local need for social workers and those in the social work field are listed here.
http://www.mhmr.luzerne.pa.us/

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INTERNET DIRECTORIES

Internet Mental Health

This directory to many topics important in social work contains links to a newsletter, a discussion board, periodicals and many internet links. The internet links are arranged by subject from anxiety to substance-related disorders.
http://www.mentalhealth.com

Mental Health Net

The goal of this site was to find, gather and present resources exclusively for mental health workers. The site now seeks out research that has widespread applications for those in the mental health professions. Tools and tests are also listed on this site.
http://mentalhelp.net

MeL: Social Sciences, Social Issues and Social Services

This site is funded by the state of Michigan through the University of Michigan . The site is set up simply with topics that can be easily accessed. Each topic contains websites related to the subject that is accessed. Links are governmental and non-profit.
http://www.medweb.emory.edu/MedWeb/

Social Work Café

This site provides information to the social work student on graduate school, professional organizations, and even chatting functions to discuss social work topics.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/4862/swcafe.html

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SOCIAL WORK TOPICS

ABUSE

National Sexual Violence Resource Center

This site provides information, statistics and resources about sexual violence and related abuses. Reports can be accessed and libraries can be searched for materials using the library database provided on this site.
http://www.nsvrc.org

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

This organization provides resources and acts as a referral service on a national scale to assist individuals and forward the need for legislation and aid for domestic violence.
http://www.ncadv.org/

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence

This state group refers people to appropriate assistance and resources that are focused within Pennsylvania . Resources include legal referral and links to the national organization.
http://pcadv.org

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ADDICTION

Center for Drug Information and Research

This site is part of the Food & Drug Administration. The site provides information on illegal and OTC drugs. Clinical trials, reports and publications can also be found on this site.
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/default.htm

National Clearinghouse for Drug and Alcohol Information

This site is sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services provides statistics, research and articles about all aspects of drugs and alocohl.
http://www.health.org/

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

This comprehensive site from the federal government provides information on mental health diseases. Information is provided for related issues such as homelessness, criminal justice, and children and families as they relate to substance abuse and mental health.
http://www.samhsa.gov/index.aspx

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ANXIETY

Anxiety Disorders Association of America

This national, non-profit organization provides a wealth of information for anxiety disorders. Information about clinical trial and other scientific research can be found on this site. Other resources such as statistics and periodicals can be accessed for free.
http://www.algy.com/anxiety/

Anxiety Panic Internet Resource

This is a gateway for anxiety and anxiety related message boards and listserves.
http://www.algy.com/anxiety/

National Anxiety Foundation

This organization's web content is maintained by medical doctors. This site provides information about different anxieties and provides a directory to assist in finding professional treatment for anxiety disorders.
http://www.lexington-on-line.com/naf.html

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CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Administration for Children and Families

This site is part of the US Department of Health and Human Services. This site provides information about child welfare and families. Services for families, tatistics and research is provided on this site.
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/

Internet Resource for Special Children

This site provides information for all facets of the lives of special children and their families including equipment, law, and rehabilitation. This site is provides links to state and national sites.
http://www.irsc.org

National Center for Children in Poverty

This site is from Columbia University . It provides data and resources for reporting on poverty for children and families at both a national and state level.
http://nccp.org

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DEPRESSION

Depression

This site is part of the National Institute of Mental Health. This site is essentially an online brochure to detail and define depression and its various related diseases.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depression.cfm

Depression Central

This site is a clearinghouse for information about depression and bi-polar disorders. This site provides links with articles, books and other websites to answer topical questions related to each subject.
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.html

Depression Information and Treatment

This site provides information for professionals, consumers and students. Depression, related diseases, and treatment options are discussed.
http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/

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EATING DISORDERS

Medline Plus: Eating Disorders

This link is from the National Library of Medicine. This comprehensive site provides information on diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, and referral networks. All age groups are covered on this site.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/eatingdisorders.html

National Association of Anorexia and Associated Disorders

Provides information for both professionals and non-professionals. This site also provides referral sources.
http://www.anad.org/site/anadweb/

National Eating Disorders Association

A very user friendly site devoted to publicizing eating disorders.
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

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GERONTOLOGY

Alzheimer's Association

This association provides information on all aspects of Alzheimer's disease from prevention to therapy to clinical trials.
http://www.alz.org

Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

This site provides both education and resources for reseaching this disease.
http://alzheimer.wustl.edu/adrc2/

Online Resources in Aging

This site is the home of the Gerontological Society of America. An extensive list of resources is provided for all aspects of aging.
http://www.geron.org/online.html

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MENTAL HEALTH

Behavior OnLine

This site is aimed at the professional in the field of mental health. Discussion topics are available for users to access for knowledge and dialog. Seminars and resources of use to the professional are available on this site as well.
http://www.behavior.net/

Mental Health InfoSource

This commercial site provides links to professional newspapers and discussion boards. An extensive subject links list provides in depth resources for all aspects of mental health.
http://www.mhsource.com

Mental Health Matters

This site is aimed at mental health professionals, students and consumers. The information found on this site varies by target audience. For professionals there are discussion boards to search for and obtain practical information. For students, information is provided to supplement theoretical and conceptual training. For consumers, information is provided for all aspects of mental health, and is delivered in a succinct and easy to read format.
http://www.mental-health-matters.com

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PHARMACOLOGY

Medline Plus- Drug Information

This site run by the National Library of Medicine provides comprehensive and unbiased information on all drug including those used to treat mental health diseases.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html

Pharmaceutical Information on the Internet

Details all aspects of pharmacology. Information on drugs, drug companies, and drug conferences can be found here. Drug therapy as it relates to psychology and psychiatry is also detailed.
http://www.pharmweb.net

United States Food & Drug Administration

The national governmental regulatory agency that covers prescription drugs and regulates other types of drugs (i.e. OTC and alternative drug therapies). This site is a good place to start for finding out about new drugs for a particular mental illness.
http://www.fda.gov

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RESEARCH

Institute for Research on Poverty

This site was created by the United States Office of Economic Opportunity and is located at the University of Wisconsin . The site displays research for the causes and effects of poverty in the United States . The site is non-partisan and non-profit.
http://www.ssc.wisc.edu/irp/

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

This report is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control. Information is national, regional and state level in scope and is gathered from state health departments.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/

Research Resources for the Social Sciences

An online resource from a book of the same title by Craig McKie details how to obtain statistics and research for all disciplines of the social sciences.
http://socsciresearch.com/text.html

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SOCIAL WORK

The New Social Worker Online

This online magazine provides a place for social workers to discuss current and practical issues in the field. There are links to the magazine, book reviews and a links page.
http://www.socialworker.com/

SocialWork.com

This site provides job and seminar information for social workers.
http://www.socialwork.com

Social Work Examination Services

This site provides information on social work licensure by state. The site also contains various social work links.
http://www.swes.net/

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WOMEN'S ISSUES

Feminist.com

Provides book excerpts, interviews and links to information about all kinds of women's issues .
http://www.feminist.com/

Institute for Women's Policy Research

This institute works with the women studies' graduate program at George Washington University . The purpose of the organization is to inform and foster debate about women's issues and their families.
http://www.iwpr.org/

National Organization for Women

This site provides information and news about this organization and issues that pertain to women in general.
http://www.now.org/