Miller Kavanagh PSY496 Final Project
Academy for Eating Disorders http://www.aedweb.org/
This website provides global perspectives and access, to relevant research and treatment of eating disorders. Adolescents and young adults are the population most vulnerable to the development of eating disorders, thus this website provides a network of education and prevention tools. The aim of this organization is to offer a collective proficiency about eating disorders, that promotes understanding, exchange of knowledge and practice integration. With a drive towards advancing a new generation of eating disorders specialists, by means of distinguishing excellence in the field. This site is an exceptional tool for anyone interested in accurate information regarding eating disorders. Content includeds; suggested readings, education tools, practitioner finders, newsletters, practice guidelines, and past and active research.
American Art Therapy Association (http://www.arttherapy.org)
This website is devoted to well-being through art. Art therapy allows therapists to help their clients elicit their creative nature, facilitating healing from trauma, or mental illness, in addition to those who simply desire higher levels of self-actualization. Art therapy is a unique and fairly young sub-field of psychotherapy. Within the website there are ten evidence-based research links that provide opportunities for professionals to comprehend and develop skills in art therapy. In addition, all information can be accounted for under the research link, and within the tab American Art Therapy Association Research Committee Art Therapy Outcome Bibliography.
Association for Psychological Science. (http://www.psychologicalscience.org)
The website contains seventy-eight articles associated with adolescent well-being. These articles are range from practical guides on sustaining an adolescent’s self-esteem, to diversity education. Many of the articles are in an easy to read format and language, thus this website is a great source for parents who want to increase knowledge on health issues pertaining to their child. Moreover, there are over sixty psychological science links that provided reliable mental health information on a global scale.
Jean Piaget Society: Society for the Study of Knowledge and Development http://www.piaget.org
Jean Piaget revolutionized child and adolescent psychology through his empirical contributions on cognitive theory. This society was developed in 1970, as an homage to Piaget’s noteworthy contributions. The website works like an open forum, where collections of symposia, books, journals, and research directed on the structure and development of human knowledge can be found. Additional supplements include; student resources, search engines, membership, conference information, professional biographies and interviews
National Institute on Drug Abuse https://teens.drugabuse.gov
This website is aimed at providing accurate and current facts on adolescent drug abuse to parents, adolescents, and educators. The website is broken up into broad categories, containing specific information, resources, and videos. One category is directed for adolescents who are curious about drug abuse or are seeking resources for help for their own addictions. Another category is devoted to educating the public about sophisticated neuroscience associated with drug abuse.
National Institute of Mental Health http://www.nimh.nih.gov
Partnered with Department of Health and Human Services, this website provides information from a lead federal agency on research of mental disorders. The aim of the organization is to transmute the treatment of mental illness through clinical research. Compelled to serve public health, this organization fosters scientific perspectives that advances understanding in brain structure and physiology, behavior, and experience. Which ultimately, transfers over into breakthroughs for all people with mental illnesses. This website allows for quick retrieval of research literature on any number of factors effecting mental health, from stress environment interactions, to epigenetic mechanisms and pharmacologic response profiles.
National Association of therapeutic schools and programs https://www.natsap.org
This website provides diverse resources and literature for those seeking programs for at risk children and adolescents. Any program found within this site is guaranteed to have been approved by local state legislation and demonstrates appropriate licensures and regulations. The goal of this organization is to create positive well-being for the nation’s youth by providing a platform for the courageous work of therapeutic programs and schools. Within the website, parents can search for alternative programs to fit their child’s unique needs, professionals can seek work, access research on therapeutic programs, and find links to related organizations.
Society of Child and Adolescent Psychology http://effectivechildtherapy.org/
This site was developed by the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, the Center for Children and Families at Florida International University, and The Children's Trust as a way to educate parents on current issues facing their children, and to provide professionals with educational opportunities. Within the website is an extensive video library showcasing expert interviews on topics and issues related to child and adolescent psychology, as well as, evidence-based treatment options. Distinct to alternative websites, this one includes a tab for Spanish speaking parents to access resources. Located on the left side of the page there are additional links to other reputable child and adolescent organizations.
The American Psychological Association http://www.apa.org
This organization was founded in 1892 and includes over 54 subfields of psychology. Aspiring to excel as a valuable, effective and influential organization advancing psychology as a science. Their goal is to provide a broad platform for which all developments and applications in psychology can flourish. Through their commitment, this website can be used to find an abundance of information on construction, communication, and applications of psychological knowledge, that improves individual lives. Made available is membership, governmental legislations, publications, professional resources, ethical guidelines, education tools, scholarships, search engines, and cutting edge research.
The Association for Humanistic Psychology https://www.ahpweb.org/
In the late 1950’s professional humanistic advocates Carl Rogers, Virginia Satir, and Abraham Maslow founded the Association for Humanistic Psychology. Today, this website still contains research and publications from prestigious humanistic psychologist. The vison for this organization is to blend science and practice in zones related to human service and growth, with concentrated focus on, wellness, attachment, empathic communication, and expanding human potential over a lifetime. Included is a comprehensive research database, including recommended books list and a store.
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References
Academy for Eating Disorders (n.d) Retrieved May 11, 2016, http://www.aedweb.org/
American Art Therapy Association (2016) Retrieved May 15, 2016 from (http://www.arttherapy.org
Association for Psychological Science. (n.d.).Retrieved May 15, 2016 from http://www.psychologicalscience.org
Jean Piaget Society: Society for the Study of Knowledge and Development. (2016, May, 1). Retrieved May 15, 2016 fromhttp://www.piaget.org
Light Bulb Brain [Cartoon]. (2013, June 13). Retrieved May 15, 2016, from https://www.google.com/search?q=light+bulb+filled+with+ideas+on+people&biw=1366&bih=651&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiQ1InJ3dzMAhVHzoMKHfc1ARwQ_AUIBigB#tbm=isch&q=psychology+light+bulbs&imgrc=Cmg__wc7BTI2nM%3A
National Institute on Drug Abuse (2016, May, 13). Retrieved May 11, 2016 from https://teens.drugabuse.gov
National Institute of Mental Health (n.d.) Retrieved May 10,2016
National Association of therapeutic schools and programs (n.d) Retrieved May 09, 2016 from https://www.natsap.org
Society of Child and Adolescent Psychology. (2015). Retrieved May 10,2016 from http://effectivechildtherapy.org/
The Association for Humanistic Psychology. (2014). Retrieved May 15, 2016, from https://www.ahpweb.org/
The American Psychological Association (2016). Retrieved May 15, 2016, from http://www.apa.org/
The Association for Humanistic Psychology. (2014). Retrieved May 15, 2016, from https://www.ahpweb.org/