Introduction
Below you will find a variety of online resources related to spirituality and personal well-being. Our academic databases are wonderful places to find peer-reviewed research on spirituality, religion, health, and personal growth. The other websites contain articles, resources, and discussion forums on various aspects of spirituality. Enjoy your exploration!
Academic Databases
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Alt HealthWatch This link opens in a new window
This database focuses on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.
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Consumer Health Complete This link opens in a new window
Designed to support the information needs of patients and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics, this database provides full text content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic, and integrated medicines.
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JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Access all JSTOR archival journal collections, now also including Sustainability, Public Health, Security Studies, and more.
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APA PsycARTICLES This link opens in a new window
Provides full-text articles from journals published by the American Psychological Association, the APA Educational Publishing Foundation, the Canadian Psychological Association, and Hogrefe & Huber.
Other Websites and Resources
PLOS
- An open access publisher allowing all users to search for scholarly articles.
Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing
- University of Minnesota has a website covering academic programs that may be resourceful for those who wish to interact with professionals. Their website provides great resources, and you can sign up for a free newsletter.
Elephant Journal : Yoga, Sustainability, Politics, Spirituality
- An online independent indie resource. You will need an individual subscription but worth checking out regarding mindful living.
- Non - members can view up to 3 articles/day.
Speaking Tree
Describing itself as a "spiritual website," SpeakingTree offers editorials, videos, blogs, and more on different subjects related to spirituality, including holistic health, karma, and atheism. Users can also join online discussions on a variety of topics.
Patheos
Patheos is a large online resource for dialogue about world religions and the politics often connected with them. It includes a religion library, as well as blog posts from columnists of different faiths on current issues.
Spirituality Practice
Describing itself as an "interspiritual wisdom archive," this website brings people from different faiths and spiritualities together in conversation and learning opportunities. It provides research resources, blog posts, and book and film suggestions.