[reader1587]

I was thinking of starting some "Meetup" groups (www.meetup.com) for mental health-related support issues and I was wondering if it would be ok to advertise them here (and if so in which topic group). I was thinking:

1) under that disorder itself (so a group for GAD would be under Anxiety)

2) "Other treatments"

3) "self-help ideas"

4) "classifieds"

and/or all of the above (would it be considered spamming if I did all four? or just three? [or two?])

Thanks

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by reader1587

I was thinking of starting some "Meetup" groups (www.meetup.com) for mental health-related support issues and I was wondering if it would be ok to advertise them here (and if so in which topic group). I was thinking:

1) under that disorder itself (so a group for GAD would be under Anxiety)

2) "Other treatments"

3) "self-help ideas"

4) "classifieds"

and/or all of the above (would it be considered spamming if I did all four? or just three? [or two?])

Thanks

I think but not sure there is a rule that we cant advertize other groups on psych central.

Doc John does offer a way to start your own groups here in the social group forums. they can be for any topic. you can ask a moderator how thats done. I know how to Join them but not how to start them. never been interested nor have the time to start any groups here.

[DocJohn]

Since meetup groups are for local groups of people -- not online groups -- you wouldn't gain much benefit from posting meetup.com announcements on the forums, since our members are spread out around the world.

This doesn't preclude someone from trying to organize a local get together or meetup. Just that I wouldn't come here looking to advertise it.

Best,
DocJohn