LibGuides UFV: Mental Health Awareness: Books & E-Books

Using Books

Books are excellent sources to consult for general introductory information when you are just learning about a topic or looking for definitions. Remember that books take a long time to be published so their information can be out of date versus other sources such as reports or websites. The UFV Library has numerous print and electronic books available for users to read whether you are at home or on site - please see a small selection highlighted below. If you are unsure how to find books on your own, please see the Library's how-to videos at the bottom of this page or contact a library staff member for assistance.

Books & E-Books

Finding Books & Videos in UFV Library

Books, Videos & E-Resources

Examples of Subjects in the Library Catalogue:

Stress (Psychology)	Stress Management
Psychic Trauma	Mental Health
Depression, Mental--Treatment	Eating Disorders

Reference Sources

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5 by American Psychiatric Association Staff
Call Number: WM 15 D53 2013 Abbotsford, Chilliwack
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) features the most current text updates based on scientific literature with contributions from more than 200 subject matter experts.
Encyclopedia of Stress by George Fink (Editor-In-Chief)
Call Number: E-book
Covers nearly every conceivable aspect and ramification of stress including a wide range of related topics such as neuroimmune interactions, cytokines, enzymatic disorders, effects on the cardiovascular system, immunity and inflammation, and physical illnesses.
The Oxford Handbook of Hope by Matthew W. Gallagher (Editor); Shane J. Lopez (Editor)
Call Number: BF 204.6 O934 2018 Abbotsford
Topics covered include current theoretical perspectives on how best to define hope and how it is distinct from related constructs, current best practices for measuring and quantifying hope, interventions and strategies for promoting hope across different settings and the lifespan, the impact that hope has on many dimensions and domains of physical and mental health, and the many ways and contexts in which hope promotes resilience and positive functioning.
The WHO World Mental Health Surveys by Ronald C. Kessler (Editor); T. Bedirhan Ustun (Editor)
The detailed information on lifetime prevalence, age of onset, course, correlates, and treatment of mental disorders in this volume provides mental health professionals and healthcare policy planners with an unprecedented state-of-the-art reference on the cross-national descriptive epidemiology of mental disorders.

Electronic Reference: Encyclopedias and more
Reference sources are usually items such as dictionaries or encyclopedias that give you quick facts or overviews on a topic. They can be a great place to start looking for information. Try searching one of the library’s reference collections using our Electronic Reference LibGuide (link above).