Library databases
It is recommended that you try the same search in multiple databases, as each database contains some unique content only available within that database.
- Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new windowContains a little bit of everything. Everyone should start here -- just don't end here!
- CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health) with Full Text This link opens in a new windowThis is NOT just for nurses! Research areas include the fields of: Athletic training, Diet/nutrition, Exercise physiology, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy/physiotherapy, Public health, and Recreational therapy, among others.
- Education Research Complete This link opens in a new windowResources included here range from K-12 all the way through Higher Education, including the unique challenges of college undergraduates.
- Health Source - Consumer Edition This link opens in a new windowProvides information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, sports medicine, and general health
- APA PsycINFO This link opens in a new windowThis is the largest resource devoted to peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health.
Reliable Websites
- Center for Disease ControlResearch and pamphlets on health topics such as losing weight, increasing physical activity, and stress management.
- National Institute of Mental HealthResearch and pamphlets on mental health topics such as depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.
