LibGuides: Psychology: Find Background Information

Reference Databases

Britannica Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Trusted background information for beginning your research.
FOR MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS ONLY
Nursing Reference Center Plus This link opens in a new window
Find descriptions, risk factors, symptoms, and treatments for many psychological disorders.

Boston Public Library Reference Databases
Use your BPL card and pin to access the Gale Virtual Reference Library.

Reference Websites

American Psychological Association
Information on various topics in psychology from the largest association of psychologists in the United States.
History of Psychology
Written by Dr. George Boeree at Shippensburg University.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Information provided on many mental health topics.
SimplyPsychology
Short informational articles on psychologists as well as several divisions, including cognitive, development, and abnormal.
Therapedia
Encyclopedia of mental health topics; includes summaries of DSM-5 disorders