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See every online resource the Library has to offer on the A–Z Online Resources page.
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America's News: HealthUse from home Library Card Required Current and archived full-text articles from news sources nationwide. Browse topics like mental health, alternative medicine, and health services. |
Consumer Reports: HealthUse from home Library Card Required An online version of the magazine. Get expert reviews and ratings for health, fitness, as well as read the latest on personal care, sleep, and more. |
Consumers' CheckbookUse from home Library Card Required Ratings on Chicago-area healthcare providers, such as massage therapists, personal trainers, and psychologists. |
Consumer Health CompleteUse from home Library Card Required Better understand topics across the health and wellness spectrum — from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. Go Now External LinkTutorial External Video LinkNeed Help External Link |
Gale Presents UdemyUse from home Library Card Required Thousands of on-demand video courses taught by world-class instructors. Find helpful courses on topics like managing stress, workplace mental health, psychology of happiness, and more. Go Now External LinkTutorial External Video LinkNeed Help External Link |
Growing Up: Social-Emotional LearningUse from home Library Card Required Collection of eBooks focused on introducing children to a variety of social and emotional topics, including managing relationships, handling feelings, and making healthy choices. |
LinkedIn LearningUse from home Library Card Required Choose from thousands of online courses from real-world experts to improve your work/life balance. Find courses on practicing mindfulness, developing emotional intelligence, and opening up about mental health. Go Now External LinkTutorial External Video LinkLearning App Internal app download page |
Magill's Medical GuideUse from home Library Card Required Medical information for patients and caregivers. Covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format. |
Medline PlusUse from home Library Card Required Comprehensive health and drug information for the layperson, from the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. |
The New York TimesRedeem 1 day of subscription access. Read the Well section of the NYT for insight on a well rounded healthy lifestyle. Users will need to create a free account and access subscription through the link sent to your email. |
Points of View Reference CenterUse from home Library Card Required A balance of materials from all viewpoints about controversial issuses including topics like alternative medicine, body image, PTSD, and more. |
Reference SolutionsUse from home Library Card Required Search directories for health services providers in the U.S. including every physician and dentist available within the business database. Go Now External LinkNeed Help External LinkHealthcare Overview PDF File</span |
Science Reference CenterUse from home Library Card Required Full text for hundreds of magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos for health and wellness topics like anxiety, bullying, stress management, and more. |
Find magazines in the library in Adult Reference. Or search the online catalog External Link to browse and place holds on magazines.
Find more online training, videos and tutorials on the online learning page.
Find music in the library by Readers Advisory. Or search the online catalog External Link to browse and place holds on music CDs.
Center for Prolonged Grief External Link
Resources from Columbia University to help prolonged grief sufferers, their family members and friends.
Illinois Mental Health Collaborative External Link
Partnership between the Division of Mental Health (DMH) and Carelon Behavioral Health to improve and advance mental health services.
Mayo Clinic External Link
Reliable health information directly from a team of Mayo physicians, scientists, writers and educators. Also en español External Link.
Mental Health America External Link
National nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and illness prevention.
Mental Health Services Administration External Link
One-stop access to U.S. government mental health and mental health problems information. Find treatment locations and toll-free and text helplines. Also en español External Link.
Nami Illinois External Link
Guidance and understanding to anyone concerned about mental health and the treatment of mental illness.
National Institute of Mental Health External Link
Lead federal agency for research on mental disorders treatments, and therapies. Also en español External Link.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline External Link
Call 988 for 24/7 Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Veterans Crisis Line External Link
Call 988 x1 for Veteran Crisis line. Serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them.
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Spirituality and Religion
highlights books that inform, enlighten, and engage.For those who are looking inward, outward, or upward.