PT BOOKSHELF

Reviews several books that are related to psychology. 'Children Who See Too Much: Lessons From the Child Witness to Violence Project,' by Betsy Groves; 'The Divorce Helpbook for Kids,' by Cynthia MacGregor; 'Life and Death on Your Own Terms,' by L.L. Basta.

By Jessica Rogers, published on January 01, 2002

For sound advice on handling everyday difficulties, Psybersquare may be the destination. Created by mental-health professionals, the site's articles are full of self-help tips for addressing common relationship obstacles. You'll also discover information on overcoming problems such as anxiety and depression. Or, for one-on-one advice, send questions directly to Psybersquare's on-site experts or follow their pointers to the therapist who may be best for you.

www.trauma-pages.com/

Learn about trauma's cognitive dimensions and implications on this site, maintained by psychologist David Baldwin. With more than 1,000 links, it connects to Web resources detailing clinical aspects of trauma response and treatment. Updated regularly, it offers excellent information and support for those traumatized by individual experiences or large-scale disasters.

www.clinicaltrials.gov/

To keep abreast of the latest clinical-trial findings, tap into this huge database developed by the National Library of Medicine. A consumer-friendly site, it details nearly 6,000 studies on numerous conditions and diseases that are being conducted at 59,000 locations worldwide. Search by typing a word, phrase, trial site or sponsor into the search engine, and remember: An informed consumer is a healthy consumer.

www.members.aol.com/avpsyrich/

What's the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist? What kind of treatment should you seek? For those curious about the field of clinical psychology, check out this common-sense guide to its practice. Created by psychologist Raymond Richmond, it offers insight on various mental disorders, treatments, consumer rights and how to recognize when treatment is necessary.