LibGuides: Psychology: Web Resources

Relevant Psychology Websites

The websites below are for government and professional organizations relevant to psychology.

PLEASE NOTE: These websites are outside of DSU so we cannot guarantee that information or links on these sites will function.

Many of these websites share current topics and advocacy in the field of education. Most do not contain original research or peer-reviewed resources, but they can be a great start for brainstorming topics or ideas that you can dive into more deeply within our databases and references resources.

The RSS Feeds in the right column display a constantly updating list of current events. Click on an article to read more and check back regularly as these headlines will always be changing.

Government Websites

National Institute of Mental Health
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 nation’s medical research agency. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Professional and Advocacy Organizations

American Psychological Association
APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 146,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students as its members. They are also the creators of the APA style manual from writing and citing your research.
American Psychological Association - Resources for Students
Resources especially for students from the APA.
Association for Humanistic Psychology
Non-profit that promotes the study of humanistic psychology such as the work done by Abraham Maslow, one of the founders of the AHP.
Association of Black Psychologists, Inc.
The Association of Black Psychologists was founded in San Francisco in 1968 by a number of Black Psychologists from across the country. Their goal was to have a positive impact upon the mental health of the national Black community by means of planning, programs, services, training, and advocacy.
NAMI - National Alliance for Mental Illness
An advocacy group for those dealing with mental illness and their families and support systems, their goal is to connect people to care and resources.
Psi Chi
The psychology national honor society.
'Speaking of Psychology' - podcast from the APA
Speaking of Psychology is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important, and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.
'Stress in America' - report from the APA
The Stress in America™ survey measures attitudes and perceptions of stress among the general public. The results of the survey draw attention to the serious physical and emotional implications of stress and the inextricable link between the mind and body.
Student & Educator Mental health - from NEA.org
From the National Education Association, this page explores mental health topics that affect educators, students, and their families.

News Feed from APA

Below is an RSS feed from the American Psychological Association. It will always display the five (5) most recent articles, so check back often for updates.

RSS Feed - NIMH

Below is an RSS feed from the National Institute of Mental Health. It will always display the five (5) most recent articles, so check back often for updates.