Tag: online

Interview With Online Support Group Moderator Nanci Schiman

We delve further into the topic of support groups by examining in greater depth online support groups. We interview The Balanced Mind Foundation's own Nanci Schiman, Program Manager who manages The Balanced Mind Foundation's support programming including over 25 online support groups as well as message boards and chat rooms offered at thebalancedmind.org.

Interview With Video Game Designer Bill Roper

In our continuing series on video game addiction, we talk to renowned video game designer Bill Roper. Currently, Roper is an executive at Cryptic Studios where he oversees MMORPG's like Champions Online and Star Trek Online. We get an insider's perspective on what goes into creating a successful game, including game mechanics, demographic considerations, and more. We specifically ask him his thoughts on video game addiction as well.

Volunteer with The Balanced Mind Foundation

The Balanced Mind Foundation offers a range of volunteer opportunities both online and in our office (located in the Chicago area in Evanston, IL). No effort is too small to make a difference. If you are interested in one of the opportunities below, or would like to be kept in our database for future projects, please fill out our Volunteer Application Form and email it to The Balanced Mind Foundation so that we can find the best match for your skills, experience and interests.

Child Psychiatrists in Short Supply - Organizations Get Creative

Because child mental health professionals are in short supply in many areas of the U.S., this article presents ways of allowing primary care physicians to seek support by utilizing online referral resources in order to prevent costly emergency room and inpatient mental health stays.