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- DSM-5 (The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)The DSM is the most widely used diagnostic tool in the United States for mental disorders. Used by practitioners and scholars in fields like psychology, social work and medicine. It provides the criteria to diagnose a patient with a specific mental disorder. The current edition is the DSM-5 published in May 2013. (Accessed through Psychiatry Online.)
- MedlinePlus – Mental Health and BehaviorGet authoritative overviews and information on symptoms, treatment, therapy, clinical trials, news, and more on mental health disorders and topics.
Depression 101 by Call Number: View EbookISBN: 9780826171078Publication Date: 2013A reader-friendly overview of unipolar and bipolar depression.
Kaplan & Sadock's Pocket Handbook of Clinical Psychiatry by Call Number: Reference RC456 .S335 2005Find summaries for the etiology, epidemiology, clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders.
Psychologists' Desk Reference by Call Number: Reference RC467.2 .P78 2013Look here for practical and authoritative psychology information: assessment and diagnosis; testing; psychotherapy and treatment; working with groups, families, and youth; ethical and legal issues; and much more.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health by Call Number: Reference RC437 .G36 2008 v. 1–2Find a wide range of mental health topics and disorders, including definitions, demographics, treatment, prevention, and more, with resources and organizations for further inquiry.
Encyclopedia of Trauma by Call Number: Lower Level Oversize RC 552 .P67 E534 2012Traumatology (the study of trauma, its effects, and methods to modify effects) encyclopedia centers around psychological trauma and its emotional effects on the individual as a disabling or mental disorder requiring mental health services.
The encyclopedia of mental health by Call Number: View EbookPublication Date: 2008Covers depression, suicide, domestic violence, social issues, medications, compulsions, and therapies.
The Encyclopedia of Suicide by Call Number: View EbookISBN: 1786849879Publication Date: 2019The Encyclopedia of Suicide is a ready reference for the causes, methods, and psychology of suicide as well as treatments and therapies available for those in need. Presenting more than 80 articles that detail warning signs and risk factors, religious and social issues, psychological and sociological viewpoints, and recent statistics, this encyclopedia also discusses new trends in research and treatment.
The encyclopedia of depression by Call Number: View EbookPublication Date: 2016Provides coverage on topics critical to understanding depression, such as the history of the disease, research, treatment options, and the role of various mental health professionals in addressing the condition.
