Aroma

This pathfinder is useful in finding information on AROMA and how it could affect the MOOD of a person.

__I. Introduction and Background__ //Aromatherapy beyond moods. Discovery Health on Aromatherapy// //What is aromatherapy? Aromatherapy and Scents to Match a Mood//

__II. Specific Task: What aromas can influence moods of people__ //Oxford Journal has an article on fragrance and its effects on people's moods. Effects of Fragrance on Emotions// //A New York Times article on how scents manipulate mood. Using Aroma to Manipulate Moods//

__III. Resources in BA Library__ From the BA Library Web OPAC -
 * Mood disorders**/ by Peak, Lizabeth. Detroit: Lucent Books, c2008 / GC 616.85 PEA
 * For the full bibliographic data, go to BA Library Web OPAC

World Book Onlinehas encyclopedic articles on moods and mood disorders inclusive of possible treatment and influences. Use your World Book Online username and password to access the information.

__IV. Information Resources Related to the Subject__ You may wish to interview psychologists and psychiatrists who treat mood disorders of people. Information available upon request.

__V. Search Aids__ Search terms - aroma, mood, fragrance, scents, smells, olfaction, mood disorder, emotions

Subject headings - aroma, mood, personality and emotion

Call number - Mood - 616 / Psychology - 150 / Emotions - 152.4 / Sensory Perception - 152.1

Library Catalogs - Emotions, Sensory Perception