International Association of CyberPsychology, Training, and Rehabilitation
iACToR Weekly Newsletter #15
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Opening Statement
11 days until the iACToR General Assembly and counting. Voting has been completed for the vacant iACToR Officer positions and we are excited about the new officers being elected to the managing board this association year. The winners will be announced at the iACToR General Assembly in Seoul, Korea on June 14, 2010.
We want to thank everyone who voted for these qualified individuals. They undoubtedly will help bring about more rapid innovation in the advanced technologies and healthcare arena and we are eager to partner with them.
Top CyberPsychology News
The DoD is committed to providing the best medical care and outreach programs to all Service members, (Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves, and Veterans) and their families. At present, many Service members suffer clinical levels of major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and/or the effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Many more suffer at subclinical levels. Challenges remain to connect those in need with world-class medical and psychological health services and to destigmatize the psychological health process. Online resources and activities, interactive media, and social networking have great potential to supplement and enhance traditional healthcare options and encourage personnel to seek treatment from trained providers. In addition to the obvious health and well-being benefits, online resources, if properly designed and employed, can increase quality of care and also result in greater efficiencies in treatment reflected in faster delivery of care, cost savings and increased retention of active duty personnel. To read more, visit http://bit.ly/caLFZO.
Request for Proposal: METRAC's V Game Project
METRAC is a not-for-profit, community-based organization in Toronto, Canada that works to prevent violence against diverse women, youth, and children. METRAC addresses the distinct realities of women within and among diverse communities. METRAC's programs seek to prevent and end all individual, institutional, and systemic forms of violence. We work collaboratively with a broad range of partners to develop strategies to end violence against women and build safer communities for everyone. Our work includes public education, training, safety initiatives, research, and policy reform. To find out more about METRAC, visit our website at www.metrac.org METRAC is seeking the services of an experienced game designer/developer (individual, team, company or vendor) to create a mobile game for diverse youth aged 12 to 25. The game will be available in common platforms so youth across the country can access it and will be in English and French. It will address the pervasive issue of sexual violence against youth, with particular attention to girls and young women. It will help youth victims of sexual crimes know how to access help and support for themselves and their peers. To read more, visit http://bit.ly/b2Ox1V.
Get Well Gamers Foundation
The Get-Well Gamers Foundation was founded in 2001 with the goal of bringing video game systems and games to children's hospitals. Video games are an effective and proven pain management tool and provide needed entertainment during long hospital stays. The Get-Well Gamers Foundation is dedicated to providing for children's hospitals year-round, supplying everything from classic video game systems to brand new next-generation systems to hospitals across the country. If you would like to learn more about this organization please visit http://bit.ly/cffkMQ
5 Ways to Get More Involved in the iACToR Members Website
- Become a Premium Member of iACToR!
- Get extensive discounts off registration for the World Health Care Congress in Washington D.C., World Health Care Congress in Brussels, Belgium, Med-E-Tel Conference, and the 15th Annual CyberPsychology and CyberTherapy Conference.
- Get discounted subscriptions to your favorite CyberPsychology publications
- Enjoy free online access to the largest online CyberPsychology Database on the Internet (Being launched soon!)
- Take part in the annual iACToR General Assembly
- Receive discounted membership to affiliated associations and societies.
- Join your local iACToR Chapter! Please visit the Chapter page to request membership to the appropriate iACToR Chapter. This is an excellent way to become acquainted and introduced to colleagues in your area!
- Begin the discussion! Please visit the Forum, find the appropriate category, and click Add a Discussion! As this field is rapidly growing, collaboration and discussion is vital to the growth and progress. Some have begun already, and we hope to see you post as well.
- Invite your colleagues! On the right hand side, under your name, next to the friends hyperlink is an Invite hyperlink. We encourage you to invite your colleagues to join in the discussion.
- Update Your Profile and Comment on Others! Keep members up to date with your latest information. Post a blog, update your status, add a picture of yourself, and let the community know your area of expertise. All can be done with in your Profile page and we encourage you to do so!
Coming Soon
- iACToR is in the process of compiling and formatting the largest CyberPsychology and CyberTherapy Resource for Premium iACToR Members to be launched soon! Coming to iACToR this summer!
- iACToR is in the process of adding video chat to the iACToR website so that members can communicate and collaborate no matter where they are across the globe face-to-face. Coming to iACToR this Summer!
Create your own reality!
Brenda K. Wiederhold, PhD, MBA, BCIA
Secretary General
International Association of CyberPsychology, Training, & Rehabilitation (iACToR)
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