National Institute of Health (NIH)-
http://www.nih.gov/
The website is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It offers access to: clinical studies, health and mental health information,
information on obtaining research funding, research resources and library resources, scientific program, policy, and planning documents. The website
does not require membership to access information.
American Psychiatric Association (APA)-
http://www.psych.org/
The American Psychiatric Association is an organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders. Most articles can be accessed free, but sometimes membership is required to access the full text. Membership fee is $180/year (1-3 years), $360 (4-6 years), and $540 (7+years).
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)-
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It provides information about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for common mental illness, like depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, etc. The website does not require membership to access information.
American Psychological Association (APA)-
http://www.apa.org/
The American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. This site provides evidence-based research in mental health. Many articles can be accessed free, but sometimes membership is required to access the full text. Membership for associate is $65 for the first year and $194/year afterwards.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)-
http://www.aacap.org/
AACAP provides information to aid in the understanding and treatment of the developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders that affect children and adolescents. General information can be accessed free, but membership is required to access to the full text of articles of evidence-based practice on the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Only MD or medical student can become a member of AACAP.
The Cochrane Library-
http://www.cochrane.org/index.htm
The Cochrane Library is a collection of high quality evidence-based healthcare databases, providing instant access to over 2000 full text articles reviewing the effects of healthcare interventions. It is published every three months with new and updated Cochrane Reviews, the main output of The Cochrane Collaboration. Cochrane Reviews are systematic assessments of evidence of the effects of healthcare interventions, intended to help people to make informed decisions about health care. Abstracts of Cochrane Reviews are freely available to everyone on the Internet. But the full text of reviews can only be accessed by subscription. Institutional customers can purchase a Basic Access License ($535/year), while individuals can subscribe via an Individual License (285/year).
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)-
http://www.samhsa.gov/index.aspx
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. SAMHSA was created as a services agency to focus attention, programs, and funding on improving the lives of people with or at risk for mental and substance abuse disorders.
Model programs-
http://www.modelprograms.samhsa.gov/model.htm
Effective programs-
http://www.modelprograms.samhsa.gov/effective.htm
Promising programs-
http://www.modelprograms.samhsa.gov/promising.htm
A list of SAMHSA funded websites-
http://www.samhsa.gov/ebpWebguide
SAMHSA developed a new Web page to assist the public in identifying evidence-based programs and practices that can prevent and/or treat mental and substance use disorders. The 78 websites in the list are organized by intended age group: Children and Adolescents, Adults Only, Across Lifespan, Schools, Home-Based, and Workplace.
The National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)-
http://nrepp.samhsa.gov/
The National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) is a new website SAMHSA has developed. It’s a researchable online registry of mental health and substance abuse interventions that have been reviewed and rated by independent reviewers. The purpose of this registry is to assist the public in identifying approaches to preventing and treating mental and/or substance use disorders that have been scientifically tested and that can be readily disseminated to the field. NREPP is one way that SAMHSA is working to improve access to information on tested interventions and thereby reduce the lag time between the creation of scientific knowledge and its practical application in the field.
Psychiatric Times-
http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/
Psychiatric Times is the most widely read publication in the field of psychiatry. When anybody searches a specific mental health subject on this site, the site will select the most relevant content in the categories of research reviews and editorials, evidence-based articles and meta-analyses, practice guidelines, clinical trials for patients, continuing medical education, and alternative-complementary medicine. Many full text articles are free to access, but sometimes subscription is required. The subscription for non-psychiatrist is $54.95/year or $90/two year for an individual or $120/year for an institution.
Virginia Commission on Youth-
http://coy.state.va.us/Modalities/contents.htm
This site provides general evidence based practice information to mental health subjects on children and adolescents like Mental Retardation, Autism, ADHD, Eating Disorder, Oppositional Defiant & Conduct Disorders, Anxiety Disorder, Mood Disorder, Youth suicide, Juvenile crime, etc. Free access.
Hawaii Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division EBP Website-
http://hawaii.gov/health/mental-health/camhd/library/webs/ebs/ebs-index.html
This site provides a web-based database of evidence-based practice elements that can be implemented by clinicians. They broke down EBPs into approximately 60 components so that clinicians can personalize an EBP treatment plan to best fit any specific case. Clinicians can also use this site to educate client’s family members with specific mental health problems so that they can be better involved in the treatment plan process. Free access.
Blueprints for Violence Prevention-
http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/blueprints/
Blueprints for Violence Prevention is a project launched by the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV), at the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1996 to identify violence prevention programs that are effective. The project has identified 11 prevention and intervention programs that meet a strict scientific standard of program effectiveness. The 11 model programs, called Blueprints, have been effective in reducing adolescent violent crime, aggression, delinquency, and substance abuse. Another 18 programs have been identified as promising programs. To date, more than 600 programs have been reviewed.
Search VioLit-
http://ibs.colorado.edu/cspv/infohouse/violit/
This database stores bibliographic information and CSPV abstracts of violence related research and literature. This literature primarily includes journal articles, books, reports and literature reviews on the topics related to juvenile violence.
Search VioPro-
http://ibs.colorado.edu/cspv/infohouse/viopro/
This database contains a national listing of violence prevention, intervention, and treatment programs. You can find individual programs or a specific program in your area. VioPro is a comprehensive listing of over 5,000 programs in the U.S. and Canada.
Search VioSource-
http://ibs.colorado.edu/cspv/infohouse/viosource/
This database stores information about violence-related curricula, videos, and other resource materials.
Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law-
http://www.bazelon.org/index.html
The Bazelon Center is the nation's leading civil rights organization representing people with mental illnesses or mental retardation. It works to promote community membership and self-determination for people with mental disabilities and to preserve the rights and protections that individuals with disabilities have already won. The website provides a search engine for mental health laws and policies.
The Center for Effective Interventions -
http://www.mscd.edu/~mst/
The center provides technical assistance to communities and agencies in western states by offering a menu of evidence-based and promising programs for families, children and youth. There is lots of information on Functional Family Therapy, Multisystemic Therapy, and Multidimensional Treatment. No search engine provided on this website.
Ohio Center for Innovative Practice-
http://www.cipohio.org/
This project was developed by the state of Ohio to promote cutting edge evidence-based mental health services throughout that state. It provides information on mental health and juvenile justice, multisystemic therapy, functional family therapy, etc. No search engine provided on this website.
MST Services-
http://www.mstservices.com/
For information about setting quality assurance standards and monitoring the implementation of MST, please visit MST Institute - http://www.mstinstitute.org.
OJJDP Model Program Guide-
http://www.dsgonline.com/mpg2.5/mpg_index.htm
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s (OJJDP) Model Program’s Guide (MPG) is designed to assist practitioners and communities in implementing evidence-based prevention and intervention programs that can make a difference in the lives of children and communities. The MPG database of evidence-based programs covers the entire continuum of youth services from prevention through sanctions to reentry. The MPG can be used to assist juvenile justice practitioners, administrators, and researchers to enhance accountability, ensure public safety, and reduce recidivism. The MPG is an easy-to-use tool that offers the first and only database of scientifically-proven programs across the spectrum of youth services. The website provides an advanced search engine and does not require membership to access information.
National Implementation Research Network-
http://nirn.fmhi.usf.edu/aboutus/01_whatisnirn.cfm
Research and evaluation are a main focus of the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN). Currently, very little is known about the processes required to effectively implement evidence-based programs on a national scale. Research to support the implementation activities that are being used is even scarcer. A major goal of NIRN is to help establish an evidence base for the implementation processes and practices of evidence-based programs. The beginning steps in this effort have been taken with a review of the components thought to be necessary for implementation, a review of the research literature related to those components, and a review of the current implementation practices of evidence-based programs. Free search engine is provided.
The Promising Practices Network on Children, Family and Community -
http://www.promisingpractices.net/
There are several methods you can use to find information on the PPN site: Search the site, Browse programs that work, search programs that work and browse the site map. All the information is free to access.
MUSC-
http://www.musc.edu/psychiatry/research/fsrc/pubs.htm
As such, FSRC projects have included numerous community-based randomized trials with challenging clinical populations (e.g., violent and chronic juvenile offenders, youths presenting psychiatric emergencies, substance abusing juvenile offenders, maltreating families), and dissemination studies for multisystemic therapy and other evidence-based treatments are being conducted in multiple states and nations. Summaries of Publication are provided under categories. A free search engine is available.
The Mental Health Association in New York State-
http://www.mhanys.org/
The Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS) is a not-for-profit organization with 30 local affiliate MHAs serving 51 counties in New York State. MHANYS and the affiliate network work to promote mental health and recovery, encourage empowerment in mental health service recipients, eliminate discrimination, raise public awareness with education, and advocate for equality and opportunity for all. MHANYS accomplishes these tasks through the following programs: Consumer and Business Outreach Program, Community Mental Health Promotion, Mental Health Information Center, Parents with Psychiatric Disabilities Project, and Public Policy & Advocacy. Currently, no search engine is provided.
NCJRS-
http://www.ncjrs.gov/
NCJRS offers extensive reference and referral services related to crime and justice-related research, policy, and practice. Free “Search Questions & Answers” is provided to access hundreds of questions related to juvenile and criminal justice, victim assistance, drug policy, and NCJRS services.
Mental Health America of Texas-
http://www.mhatexas.org/
Mental Health America of Texas, formerly Mental Health Association in Texas, reaches out to communities across Texas to promote mental health, prevent mental disorders, and improve the care and treatment of people with mental illnesses through education and advocacy.
Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health-
http://www.ffcmh.org/
The mission of Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health is to link families to community, county and state partners for needed supports and services; and to promote systems change that will enable families to live in a safe, stable and respectful environment. No search engine provided.
PracticeWise Evidence-Based Youth Mental Health Services Literature Database-
http://www.practicewise.us/EBS/index.aspx
This website was created to help improve the lives of Minnesota residents by providing information about mental health treatments for youth. This site allows you to search a database that contains treatment summaries based on an expert review of published research that meets specific standards for scientific quality. Search Youth Treatments Enter specific youth characteristics in order to find matching treatment protocols, treatment practices and research papers specific to your search criteria. Treatment Protocols Search for treatment protocols by author, title, or type of treatment to find out what practices are used and which studies tested the protocol. Treatment Practice View practice descriptions, find treatment protocols that use a specific practice and studies that test a specific practice. Research Papers Search for specific research papers by author, title, or source to find the protocols and practices that were studied.
The Incredible Years-
http://www.incredibleyears.com/
The Incredible Years are research-based, proven effective programs for reducing children's aggression and behavior problems and increasing social competence at home and at school. The Incredible Years parent training, teacher training, and child social skills training approaches have been selected by the U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention as an "exemplary" best practice program and as a "Blueprints" program. The program was selected as a "Model" program by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. As such, the series has been subject to numerous randomized control evaluations, evidenced excellent effectiveness, and attained high overall ratings. The first goal of the series is to develop comprehensive treatment programs for young children with early onset conduct problems. The second goal is the development of cost-effective, community-based, universal prevention programs that all families and teachers of young children can use to promote social competence and to prevent children from developing conduct problems in the first place. A free search engine is provided in its library.
Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology & the Network on Youth Mental Health -
http://www.macfound.org/site/c.lkLXJ8MQKrH/b.1010061/k.FDFC/Research_Networks__Network_on_Youth_Mental_Health_Care.htm
The purpose of this site is to inform the general public as well as practitioners regarding the most up-to-date information about mental health practice for children and adolescents.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network-
http://www.nctsnet.org/nccts/nav.do?pid=hom_main
Established by Congress in 2000, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is a unique collaboration of academic and community-based service centers whose mission is to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for traumatized children and their families across the United States. Combining knowledge of child development, expertise in the full range of child traumatic experiences, and attention to cultural perspectives, the NCTSN serves as a national resource for developing and disseminating evidence-based interventions, trauma-informed services, and public and professional education. The network is made up of three components: National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, Treatment and Services Adaptation Centers, and Community Treatment and Service Centers. A free search engine is provided.
Resource Guide for Promoting an Evidence-Based Culture in Children's Mental Health-
http://www.systemsofcare.samhsa.gov/ResourceGuide/glossary.html
The purpose of the Resource Guide is to provide families and youth, practitioners, and administrators with information and resources that can lead to continuous quality improvement with an evidence-based culture in children's mental health service systems and organizations.
Portland Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health (RTC)-
http://www.rtc.pdx.edu/index.php
RTC was established in 1984 at Portland State University. The center is dedicated to promoting effective community-based, culturally competent, family-centered services for families and their children who are, or may be affected by mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. The Center's activities build on family strengths through applied multi-level research and capacity building
National Implementation Research Network (NIRN)-
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~nirn/default.cfm
The mission of the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) is to close the gap between science and service by improving the science and practice of implementation in relation to evidence-based programs and practices.
State Implementation & Scaling-up of Evidence-Based Practices (SISEP)-
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~sisep/
The purpose of the State Implementation of Scaling-up Evidence-based Practices (SISEP) Center is to promote students' academic achievement and behavioral health by supporting implementation and scaling-up of evidence-based practices in education settings. SISEP will provide the critical content and foundation for establishing a technology of large-scale, sustainable, high-fidelity implementation of effective educational practices. SISEP will work with selected states to improve their capacity to carry out implementation, organizational change, and systems transformation strategies to maximize achievement outcomes of all students in each state.
