Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health encompasses the study and treatment of behaviors that impact an individual's well-being, both mentally and physically. It includes mental health, substance use, and other behaviors that affect overall health. Essentially, behavioral health focuses on understanding how habits, thoughts, and emotions influence health outcomes.
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Psychology
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PsycARTICLES This link opens in a new window PsycArticles is a definitive source of searchable full text articles on current issues in psychology. The database covers general psychology and specialized, basic, applied, clinical and theoretical research in psychology.(Proquest)
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PsycINFO This link opens in a new window From the American Psychological Association (APA), this is the resource for abstracts of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations; it is the largest resource devoted to peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health. (Proquest)
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PsycTESTS This link opens in a new window Repository for psychological tests and measures, including thousands of actual test instruments and test items that are available for immediate download and use in research and teaching. Produced by the American Psychological Association (APA).
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PsycTherapy (APA) This link opens in a new window Streaming video database of therapy demonstrations with more than 300 videos showing various treatment approaches. Intended for educational purposes, specifically in clinical training and counselor education.
Psychiatry is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, encompassing both therapy and medication, and often involving a multidisciplinary approach.
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