University Library: Medicine Topics: Psychiatry/Psychology

Databases for Psychiatry and Psychology

The Library offers a number of resources to support the study of psychiatry and psychology. These are some of the most useful databases:

Psychiatry Online with DSM-V access This link opens in a new window
PsychiatryOnline includes journals and books covering psychiatric medicine. The DSM-V, the key diagnostic manual for psychiatry is available via this portal.
PubMed This link opens in a new window
PubMed is the free internet platform for searching Medline published by the US National Library of Medicine.
APA PsycARTICLES This link opens in a new window
A major source of full-text, peer-reviewed scholarly and scientific articles in psychology, from the APA and affiliates.
APA PsycINFO This link opens in a new window
An APA database of abstracts and some linked full-text for peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health.
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive full-text psychology journal database.

Links to internet based organisations and information for mental health services.

Beyond Blue
A not for profit organisation dedicated to addressing depression, anxiety, and related disorders in Australia.
Mental Health Australian Government Publications
Pamphlets and information sheets from the Australian government.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Authoritative information and statistics to promote health and better wellbeing.
Australian Psychological Society
Information and links for psychological resources.
Head Space
National youth mental health foundation.
Lifeline
Consumer support for depression and suicide.