This is a very basic guide to using some of the search tools available on the web. Most tools require unique search styles and in practically every case you will find it's not an exact science. Unlike bibliographic databases that are subject-specific, the Internet is a vast and seemingly endless warehouse of information. The trick is to find what you want in the quickest way possible. Directories Directories are subject guides to internet resources.
Web directories provide broad subject listings of resources that lead to more specific categories.
They are a great starting point for people new to the web, assisting users to find information in a relatively short period of time. The most popular and comprehensive directory on the Internet. Yahoo is organized into hierarchies from the general to the specific, hypertext links allow users to move through the categories and to link to web pages found in each section. Mental health pages can be found in the general Health category. I still refer to Yahoo when I need a quick reference.