And we’re LIVE! I mean BACK!
Glen Moriarty, chats with #SPSM, 9p CT about his peer support community, 7 Cups of Tea. This community connects listeners with people who need to talk. Most of the mainstream mental health system is designed for people to be listened to, by appointment, every couple of weeks. But, most of the time, when you are having a problem or are very upset, you may want someone to talk to right away. 7 Cups of Tea uses a social media platform to connect people with listeners. This specific model makes this possible on a huge scale. You can learn more about it here:
Moriarty will be streaming live to discuss this model of crisis support, and take your questions:
The Tweets for this chat will be archived on Storify.
Glen Moriarty, Founder and CEO, is a psychologist passionate about the Internet’s power to help people lead better lives. He has been involved in a number of services and organizations that support people in need. 7 Cups of Tea is his most recent endeavor; marrying his background in psychology with his love for technology. Glen lives with his wife, Nicole, and their four children, Colin, Madeliene, Avery, and London.