Watch and learn! Carefully selected media links will help bring key concepts and theories to life, preparing you for your studies and exams. 

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• APA Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct
  All psychology students should be familiar with the APA Ethics Code. It is provided online through the American Psychological Association’s webpage. After accessing the Ethics Code, try to locate the section on the Ethical Principles.

• DSM-5
  DSM-5 is published by the American Psychiatric Association. It is a compendium of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States. This website provides information about DSM-5 and other information about the American Psychiatric Association.

• Evidence-Based Behavioral Practice
  The EBBP.org project creates training resources to help bridge the gap between behavioral health research and practice. Professionals from the major health disciplines are collaborating to learn, teach, and implement evidence-based behavioral practice. Although this site is chiefly designed for professionals, you might find it interesting.

• Evidence-Based Treatments for Children and Adolescents
  Maintained by APA’s Division 53 (Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, this site was developed to educate the public and professionals about mental health treatments that have the strongest scientific support, and are most likely to work.

• Mental Measurements Yearbook
  The Buros Institute of Mental Measurements produces an online guide to psychological tests that are used with infants, children, and adults. Most of the tests are reviewed by professionals who comment on their reliability, validity, and applicability for various purposes. This site is especially important for students who want to find a test for their own research projects. Your librarian can help you access information about any major test.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness
  The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for people with mental disorders. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and combats stigma. This is an excellent site for people to learn what it is like to experience and cope with a mental illness.