Health Information Resources on the Internet

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MEDLINE & Literature Searching | Meetings & Conferences | Mental Health

MEDLINE & Literature Searching

The National Library of Medicine

• Search MEDLINE: Internet Grateful Med and PubMed
  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/databases/freemedl.html
  On June 26, 1997, the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) announced that its MEDLINE database of more than 8.8 million references to articles published in 3800 biomedical journals may be accessed free of charge on the World Wide Web. Two Web- based products, Internet Grateful Med and PubMed, provide this access. Includes free access AIDSLINE, HealthSTAR, AIDSDRUGS, AIDSTRIALS, DIRLINE, HISTLINE, HSRPROJ, OLDMEDLINE and SDILINE as well.

• NLM's Databases & Electronic Information Sources
  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/databases/databases.html
  More information on online services available from the NLM.

Other sources of free MEDLINE on the Web

• Evaluated^TM Medline
  http://biomednet.com/db/medline
  Free MEDLINE! Registration required.
• HealthGate
  http://www.healthgate.com/
  Free MEDLINE, AIDSDRUGS, AIDSLINE, AIDSTRIALS, BIOETHICSLINE, CANCERLIT, and HealthSTAR.
• Infotrieve Online
  http://www.infotrieve.com/freemedline/
  Free MEDLINE, AIDSLINE, TOXLINE.
• MedScape
  http://www.medscape.com/
  Free MEDLINE! Registration required.

• Literature Search Practicum for First Year Medical Students
  http://www.welch.jhu.edu/classes/tut/lit-srch/welcome.html

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Meetings & Conferences

(NOTE: See also "CME & Other Professional Resources")
• Calendar (Mental Health Net)
  http://www.cmhc.com/calendar.htm
• Upcoming Medical Meetings
  http://www.nejm.org/general/text/Notices.htm
• Doctor's Guide to Medical Conferences & Meetings
  http://www.pslgroup.com/MEDCONF.htm
• MeetingsNet: Medical Meetings
  http://www.meetingsnet.com/mm/
• National Medical Meetings
  http://www.webcom.com/pgi/meetings.html

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Mental Health

• American Psychiatric Association
  http://www.psych.org
• American Psychological Association
  http://www.apa.org
• HealthGuide: Depression
  http://www.health-center.com/english/brain/dep/default.htm
  "Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in America today. This site explains the effects of depression, the importance of getting help, and the symptoms, causes, and treatment of this illness."
• Internet Mental health
  http://www.mentalhealth.com/
  Online mental health encyclopedia covering disorders, diagnosis, medications, news, and links to other resources.
• Dr. Ivan's Depression Central
  http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.html
  A straightforward site that covers subjects such as Depression in the Elderly, Women and Depression, and Suicide Prevention. The list format is ideal for people who suffer from depression and who may have difficulty concentrating.
• National Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network
  http://www.mentalhealth.org/
  "The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN) provides information about mental health via a toll-free telephone number (800-789-2647), and more than 200 publications. CMHS developed KEN for users of mental health services and their families, the general public, policy makers, providers, and the media. KEN staff are skilled at listening and responding to questions from the public and professionals. KEN staff quickly direct callers to Federal, State, and local organizations dedicated to treating and preventing mental illness. Through KEN, people can access a publications list or order articles, booklets, fact sheets, and videos on subjects such as children, adolescents, and their families; community resources; and issues that affect consumers of mental health services. also has information on Federal grants, conferences, and other events."
• Mental Health Matters
  http://www.mental-health-matters.com
  Mental Health Information Directory for Consumers, Families & Professionals-FREE search.
• Mental Health Net
  http://www.cmhc.com/
  Resources for the professional and patient.
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Resource Center
  http://www.ocdresource.com/
  "The OCD Resource Center has been designed to provide information to patients, healthcare professionals, support networks, and other interested audiences." Sponsored by Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and the Pharmacia & Upjohn Company.
• Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (OCF) Web Site
  http://www.ocfoundation.org/
  "The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (OCF), with more than 10,000 members, is an international not-for-profit organization composed of people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, their families, friends, professionals and other concerned individuals."
• OCD Online
  http://www.ocdonline.com/
  Information on OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). Sponsored by Dr. Steven Phillipson, a licensed clinical psychologist who has specialized in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of OCD for over 12 years.
• OC & Spectrum Disorders Association
  http://www.ocdhelp.org/
  "The OC & Spectrum Disorders Association operates as a non-profit organization, incorporated in the State of California, and is committed to the appropriate and accurate education, support, research and legislation affecting children, adolescents and adults living with OCD and related disorders."
• Psychiatric Times; Mental Health InfoSource
  http://www.mhsource.com
  Features links to many resources and also offers a direct connection to a Chat Forum.
• The National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association
  http://www.ndmda.org/
  Offers a self-check for depression. "Is My Adolescent Depressed?" is a must for all parents. It also has information for living with others who are in clinical depression.
• The Schizophrenia Home Page
  http://www.schizophrenia.com
  Aside from basic information about schizophrenia, this comprehensive page contains online support groups, discussion areas, and a free e-mail newsletter with updates on the disease.
• Trichotillomania Learning Center
  http://www.trich.org/
  TLC is a national nonprofit organization devoted to advancing understanding of trichotillomania (TTM) or compulsive hair-pulling. Founded in 1991 by a sufferer of TTM, we have responded to over 20,000 inquiries about trichotillomania with up-to-date information, support and local resource referrals. If you have trichotillomania or care for someone who does, we urge you to contact us and join TLC.

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