It’s been over a year since I posted my initial list of online discussion lists specifically focused on mental health.  Now it’s time to post an updated list.  Here are 9 online discussion lists that you might find useful to help you network and learn about new resources for your practice.

• Boulder Psychotherapy Institute’s Networking List is primarily focused on resources / continuing education / networking opportunities within the State of Colorado for mental health professionals.

• CESNET-L is a very active list focusing on counselor education and supervision.

• Counselors at Yahoo is open to behavioral heath professionals and students. Another dynamic and active forum that is very friendly to students and new professionals.

• COUNSGRADS is a discussion list that focuses on supporting graduate students in the mental health professions.

• Diversegrad-L is another list I’ve found that addresses multicultural/cross-cultural and diversity issues in the counseling profession and society at large.

• Dramatherapy List is for individuals interested in drama therapy.  Although it is hosted by the National Association for Drama Therapy, membership in NADT is not required for joining this listserv.

• Employee Assistance Professional Development Discussion Forum is a networking forum specifically targeting the professional development interests of EAPs.

• POWR-L is a discussion list focused on the psychology of women.  This list, hosted by the Association for Women in Psychology, is a dynamic and resource-focused list .  Membership in AWP is not required in order to join the discussion list.

• Warren Corsen III’s Counseling Resources is open to clinical professionals, students, and educators in counseling and related fields.  Another student-friendly list emphasizing graduate and doctoral students.

And, if you know of others that might be of interest, please drop us a note below and tell us about them!