Before you click off this page, I'd recommend bookmarking it for easy return, as with this non-frame version you will be leaving this site by following most of these links.
The Quick Reference Guide below is designed to be a user-friendly resource for instant, quality information on specific topics in Psychology.
These selections offer clear and useful information in
the form of a resource page, summary paper or review article. Violence | Depression | Q&A
Anger and Narcissistic Personalities
A thoughtful (graduate and professional-level) review of the relationship between humiliation and violent anger in the context of recent mass-shootings by children in public schools. (APA)
Children and Violence
A compilation of resources for teachers, counselors, parents and students. (Fenichel)
(See also Children and Trauma)
Domestic Violence: Shattered Love, Broken Lives
A wonderful collection of information, support, and self-help resources, woven into a special online report from the Standard-Times newspaper of New Bedford, MA.
Selected APA Resources Relating to Violence
From the APA's collection of articles on children's issues. Brochures, fact sheets, and reports on the causes and prevention of violence.
(See also Children & TV Violence)
Alzheimer's Disease
An overview of symptoms, diagnosis, research and treatment. (ADEAR)
Anorexia Nervosa
[See Eating Disorders]
Anxiety in Children - The Anxious Child
A "Facts For Families" overview of this topic, of great concern for many parents. (AACAP)
Anxiety Disorders
Beautiful page from the National Institute of Mental Health. Phobias, OCD, & PTSD, on one page!
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
An overview of ADHD, including a FAQ page, Fact Sheets about the various forms of AD/HD (including inattentive type), and links to join or review current research. [En Español] (CH.A.D.D.)
Autism & Asperger Syndrome
Asperger Syndrome
Basic Information, Guidelines for Assessment and Diagnosis, and Guidelines for Treatment & Intervention. (Yale Child Study Center)
Autistic Disorder - DSM IV Definition
Differential Diagnosis of Autistic Disorder, distinct from PDD, and Asperger's Disorder.
(BehaveNet)
Autistic savant
A short & sweet discussion of
the "autistic savant", as presented in Rain Man etc. Interesting. (Stephen Edelson, Ph.D.)
"My Experiences with Visual Thinking Sensory Problems and Communication Difficulties"
From Temple Grandin, Ph.D., Center for the Study of Autism.
Fascinating first-hand account of autism.
Beck and Ellis- Part II
Two great pioneers reflect a second time on the nature of their beliefs and experience, at the 110th APA convention, August 23,2002. (Fenichel)
[See also their historic 2000 Dialogue, described below under "cognitive therapy"]
Behavior Therapy
Another historic gathering of masters at the 110th APA convention. Lazarus, Ellis & others reflect on the origins and future of "behavior therapies" and ask: Will the real behavior therapy please stand up?
(Fenichel)
Bipolar Disorder - What is Bipolar Disorder?
Definition, Course of Illness, How to Get Help. A basic reference. (NIMH)
Borderline Personality Disorder - What's BPD?
Good entry-level introduction to the topic. (BPD Central)
Brain Anatomy and Function
From brain stem to frontal lobe, a list of brain functions and FAQ on tumors.
(The Brain Tumor Society)
Cerebral Palsy
Definition, Incidence, Characteristics, & Educational Implications. A short, concise article. (Kidsource-NICHY)
The Child Survivor of Traumatic Stress
Online highlights of a newsletter aimed at professionals working with traumatized children. Features articles and information on treatment and measurement of trauma and PTSD. (Kenneth Fletcher)
Children and Trauma
A guide for discussing the World Trade Center tragedy with children, professional references for mental health practitioners, survivor links, and information about the symptoms of trauma and PTSD. (Fenichel)
Children and TV Violence
Discussion of both the numbing and imitative aspects of exposure to television violence. From AACAP's user-friendly Parenthood Web. (See also: Aggression & Violence)
Cognitive Therapy (Theory and Practice)
An historic dialogue between Aaron T. Beck and Albert Ellis, on the nature of irrational beliefs and their treatment.
Reported "asynchronously live" from the APA 2000 convention. (Fenichel)
Depression
Even Kids Get Depressed
Prevalence, risk factors, and symptoms. (CNN/WebMD, 6-99)
[See also: Prevention of Depression and Anxiety]
Down Syndrome - The Down Syndrome WWW Page
Information for and by Parents, with Links and List Serv
Dyslexia
FAQ About Dyslexia -
Basic Facts and Resources, from the International Dyslexia Association (formerly the Orton Dyslexia Society) [Información en Español]
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders
Dying to be thin: Congressional Briefing on the Prevention of Eating Disorders.
An extraordinary page with informative testimony about the causes & costs. (APA)
Lost for Words: The Psychoanalysis of Anorexia and Bulimia
From London's Centre for Therapeutic Studies, a psychoanalytic/object relations point of view about the psychodynamics of eating disorders.
EGO: "The Cauldron of the Personality"
The "ego" presented in terms of developmental, Freudian, object relations, and 21st-Century definitions. (Fenichel)
Ellis and REBT
Albert Ellis discusses his work and his beliefs about beliefs, in a conversation with Aaron Beck, at the 110th APA Convention, August 23, 2002. (Fenichel)
[See also "Cognitive Therapy", above for 2000 Dialogue]
Ergonomics
The science of user-friendly living, explained and discussed by the American Psychological Association.
Ethical Issues
Mental Health Services Online: Suggested Principles
A set of ethical and professional principles developed by an interdisciplinary committee of mental health professionals and adopted by the International Society of Mental Health Online.
Online Therapy: Q&A
Here are some observations and a quick overview of the current state of affairs in the U.S., offered in an interview about ethics as they pertain to licensed psychologists who utilize the Internet to facilitate therapeutic treatment. (Fenichel, Nov.2000)
Services by Telephone, Teleconferencing, and Internet
The short & sweet statement by APA (1997) which stresses boundaries of competence and other familiar ethical guidelines.
Online Freud Exhibition - U.S. Library of Congress
Gender Differences
Male-Female relationships and their study.
Here and Now in Cyberspace
Some thoughts about the nature of the here & now online, and the implications for both social and therapeutic interpersonal communication. (Fenichel)
How to Find Help For Life's Problems
Information and online brochures from the American Psychological Association's Help Center.
"Managed Care"
Managed Health Care - "Managed Care" or "Mangled Care"?From former President Bill Clinton's State of the Union Address, January 27, 1998:
"One hundred and sixty million Americans are in managed-care plans. These plans can save money and can improve care. But medical decisions should be made by medical doctors, not insurance company accountants. So I urge the Congress to write into law a Consumer Bill of Rights that says this: You have the right to know all your medical options, not just the cheapest. You have the right to emergency room care, wherever and whenever you need it. You have the right to keep your medical records confidential. Traditional care or managed care, every American deserves quality care."
Dot.COMSense
APA's new brochure provides consumers with some useful guidelines for seeking online mental health services, and launches the APA into the 21st century with this new look at the intersection between technology and psychology.
Myths and Realities of Online Clinical Work
Observations on the phenomena of online behavior, experience and therapeutic relationships
A 3rd-Year Report from ISMHO's Clinical Case Study Group:
Michael Fenichel, John Suler, Azy Barak, Elizabeth Zelvin, Gill Jones, Kali Munro, Vagdevi Meunier, & Willadene Walker-Schmucker
Online Case Studies: Report of the ISMHO Millennium Group
A summary of 16 therapists' work across a number of modalities, all involving the
Internet in some way or another. While many questions remain, a foundation is set
for continuing work on developing models of training and practice. (ISMHO)
Online Psychotherapy: Technical Difficulties, Formulations and Processes
A discussion of some of the inherent difficulties, both practical and technological, in adopting traditional psychotherapy models for clinical online use. Questions and issues ripe for exploration in the 21st Century. (Fenichel)
Psychological Applications on the Internet:
A Discipline on the Threshold of a New Millennium
A scholarly explanation of the various ways in which one can seek self-help, support, or active online treatment over the Internet, and a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages to this modality.(Azy Barak, Ph.D.)
Symposium on the Nature of Online Therapy and Communication
A capsule summary of a very interesting panel on where we stand at the beginning of the 21st Century, in terms of delivering online mental health services. A discussion of the pros and cons of utilizing online communication. With John Grohol, John Suler, Storm King, and Yvette Colon. (Fenichel)
[See also discussion of online ethics above.]
[See also discussion of the Here & Now in Cyberspace above.]
2001: A Cyberspace Odyssey
Integrating the Internet into our 21st Century Lives.
109th APA CONVENTION:
San Francisco
Monday, August 27, 2001, 11:00AM-12:50PM
[Click Here for Details]
Reports from APA 2001
SIGMUND FREUD: CONFLICT & CULTURE
The Library of Congress hosted this travelling exhibition featuring the photographs and manuscripts of Sigmund Freud.
Click Here for the Online Exhibition Overview
Click Here for Programs and Information from the Freud Museum (London)
Y2k Highlights
June 4, 2000
Overloaded or Downloaded: Maximizing the Internet for Psychologists
NY State Psychological Association Presidential Mini-Convention, New York City
August 4-8, 2000
Washington, D.C.
Reports from Convention 2000
"Asynchronously live" Convention highlights from this fin-de-síecle gathering of psychologists. Spotlights on Psychology and Society in the 21st Century. [1999 Reports] [2001] [2002]
Practitioners' Continuing Education
AtHealth Conference Directory
An expansive listing by region or state for professional conferences offering C.E. credit.
Psychoanalytic Theory
The Analytic Space: Countertransference and Evocative Knowledge
A technical paper on psychoanalysis' main tenets, transference and
countertransference. Freudian and object relations perspectives.(R.M. Young)
Psychology Careers in the 21st Century
An online brochure (as well as order form for hard-copies) from the American Psychological Association. (Just click on the picture for index.)
Q & A on Psychology
Frequently Asked Questions by Psychology Students (Fenichel)
Repression: Anxiety Filter for the Ego
A quick look at "repression" in traditional usage, and (perhaps) what Freud might say were he here in the digital age. (Fenichel)
Schizophrenia
This comes from the FAMI organization ...emphasis on defining schizophrenia as a neuro-biological disease.
School Phobia
I highly recommend this gem to parents, educators, and psychologists. Rings true!
School Psychology: Issues & Resources
Updates on important NY State and City Legislation, and the IDEA.
Links to school psychology organizations, disability foundations, and legislative postings.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.)
Excellent page from Internet Mental Health. Symptoms, diagnosis, and the research on light therapy.
Selective Mutism
Information, links, support groups and online resources, for and by family members, teachers, and clinicians.(Selective Mutism Group)
Self-Esteem
Everybody talks about it. What is it? How do we find it? Here's a small but prime collection of resources on the Internet, including original articles and interactive websites for and about teens. (Fenichel)
B.F. Skinner Speaks - in Real Audio
Hear the father of operant conditioning speak about his conception of "psychology". 2 Clips, courtesy of JEAB/JABA.
Sleep Disorders
An overview of NCSDR research findings, with links to specialized topic areas presented by the
still-growing Sleep Well Web Site, and Stanford University's Resources for Students and the Media.
Sociology, Psychology and the Future
Interviews and Papers:
A Dutch experiment with "On-line" society, the industrialization of psychology, & "Internet and the Social Impact of Local Media".
Teen Suicide
A nice looking web-page, not a pretty topic. From Facts for Families.
Telephone Counseling
Telephone counseling can be effective, according to a study reported in the Journal of Counseling Psychology (APA).
Tourette Syndrome
Q&A about Tourette Syndrome, from the National Tourette Syndrome Association.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Fact Sheets from the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities.
Definition, Incidence Rates, Characteristics, Educational Implications, and Online Resources.
Violence in the Schools
"It is painfully clear that it takes repeated tragedies such as we have just witnessed in Colorado for parents, reporters, and legislators to once again ask 'WHY' did this happen and whatcould we have done to prevent this? Only after such senseless acts is there an interest in understanding the psychology of alienation, and hatred toward school and toward fellow human beings. Clearly, if mental health is important to our society, there needs to be increased rather than decreased access to mental health services for children in schools." - Michael Fenichel, Ph.D., President, New York State Psychological Association, School Psychology Division
[See also "Aggression and Violence"]
Williams Syndrome
Facts about this misunderstood and magical syndrome. A wonderful page from the Williams Syndrome Association. [En Español]
It is my pleasure to share these few gems with all who wander by, the fruits of my "surfing the net for psychology"!