DocJohn . . .

Interactivity!!! The ideal mental health site would appeal to all types of learners. Presenting any type of info should go beyond reading in 2-D environment. The website should be alive. Appeal to both professionals and consumers.

Examples:

*Psych Library should look like a library. User clicks on graphics of shelf, book, chapter, page, paragraph . . . to obtain info without scrolling down the page. Top menu buttons (list all categories) prevent user from being lost in detailed search. Library is also gateway to all info on website.

*Interactive fun learning formats (graphics/sounds)
(see http://epsych.msstate.edu/ similar to online courses)
(see http://www.exploratorium.edu/exhibits/f_exhibits.html uses different formats shockwave, flash, quicktime)
(see http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html uses a pictural map to navigate)
(see http://www.ibiblio.org/virtualcell/tour/cell/cell.htm uses pretty 3-D graphics)
(see http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/j...su/powersof10/ allows user control after video plays)

*Map of brain structures
(see http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp . . . navigate to the brain parts . . . excellent/easy navigation)

*DSM disorders colorfully organized with sound file options
(see http://redlightwarningsignals.com/chest.html and click a symptom)

*Photos, facts, tidbits and trivia of psychology dudes like Freud.

*Psychology games
(see http://allpsych.com/games/index.html . . . of course there's better ones elsewhere online)

*Brain imaging photos . . . SPECT, MRI, PET, EEG

*Stuff for college and grad students in psychology. Lab stuff. Info exceeding Psych 101 level!!!! How to apply to grad school. How to determine what grad school to apply. Describe all the types of psych degrees and counseling degree paths. How to obtain license in counseling. What questions to ask department heads about future goal-setting, etc.

*Downloadable psychology-oriented wallpapers, screensavers, avatars, etc.