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🧠 Explore Reliable Information for Your Mental Health Research
🧠 Explore Reliable Information for Your Mental Health Research
Whether you’re writing a paper, creating a presentation, or just want to learn more about mental health, you have access to powerful research tools through your school and New York State library systems.
These databases and digital libraries offer credible articles, eBooks, videos, and primary sources on topics like anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, and addiction—all free with your school Google login or library card.
NY Databases
Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine — Reliable health and wellness information for student research projects.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints — Discover reliable information and diverse perspectives on current issues for research and debate projects.
Google Scholar — A free search tool that helps students find academic articles, research papers, and scholarly sources from universities and publishers around the world. Perfect for finding credible information for essays and research projects.
Welcome to Britannica Academic — A trusted online encyclopedia with articles, images, and videos written by experts. Perfect for students doing research, reports, or fact-checking with reliable and up-to-date information.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Official U.S. research institute offering up-to-date information on mental disorders, data, and treatment.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-NYS)
New York State branch offering educational materials, family guides, and state-level data.
Mental Health America
Provides educational fact sheets and student-friendly breakdowns of mental health topics.
🧠 Books & eBooks (Available in Local & Digital Libraries)
🧠 Books & eBooks (Available in Local & Digital Libraries)
💡 Tip: Students can borrow eBooks via
Sora / OverDrive – log in using your school email.
📲 Find these on: NYPL • Queens Library • Libby • Sora
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks
A fascinating collection of real-life neurological case studies showing how the brain shapes identity and behavior. Available through NYPL / SCLS / school library.
Turtles All the Way Down — John Green
A YA novel about a teen coping with OCD and anxiety while solving a mystery. Available on NYPL / Sora app.
Depression and Other Magic Tricks — Sabrina Benaim
A poetry collection about depression, self-acceptance, and healing through spoken-word style writing.
Dealing with Bipolar Disorder — Melissa Abramovitz
A nonfiction guide that explains the causes, symptoms, and treatments of bipolar disorder, offering advice for teens on managing the condition and finding support
Graphic Novels on Mental Illness
Hey, Kiddo — Jarrett J. Krosoczka
A graphic memoir about growing up with a parent struggling with addiction and learning to cope through art, family, and resilience.
My Body's in Pieces — Marie Gingras
A collection of poems and reflections exploring self-image, trauma, and the journey toward healing and self-acceptance.
Lighter Than My Shadow— Katie Green
A deeply moving graphic memoir about the author’s experience with an eating disorder, recovery, and the long journey toward self-acceptance and healing.
Chaos Theory — Nic Stone
A powerful YA novel that explores friendship, love, and the impact of mental illness, following two teens—one living with bipolar disorder and the other coping with alcoholism—as they navigate healing and connection.
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