Consensus Project Forum FAQs
Unsure about how to use the Consensus Project Forum or want to learn more about some of its features? Browse these FAQs, which include information about how you can join and contribute your questions, comments, and expertise.
How can I participate in the Consensus Project Forum?
If you want to ask or answer a question or post a comment, you will need to become a registered member of the Consensus Project website. Registration is free and will allow you to do the following within the forum:- Set up a profile that will identify you to other forum members
- Post questions and comments
- Reply to other members’ posts
- Sign up to receive notifications when new posts are added
How do I contribute a question or comment?
You must be a registered user of the Consensus Project website and logged in to participate in the forum. On the main forum page, click on the Start a New Discussion link, and on all other pages within the forum, click on the Reply to Post or Reply to this Comment link.Can I edit or change my question or comment once it’s posted?
You will be able to edit or delete your question or comment up to ten minutes after you post it. To correct your post after that time has passed, submit a follow-up post.What is the purpose of the Recommend link?
The Recommend link allows forum members to acknowledge a comment that they found particularly helpful.What is a tag?
A tag is a descriptive term used to identify similar posts and/or discussions. A single post can have multiple tags (e.g., Crisis Intervention or Substance Abuse). Click on a tag to locate discussions of particular interest to you.How do I set up a profile?
You must be a registered user of the Consensus Project website and logged in to set up a profile. Click on the Edit Your Profile link on the top right of any forum page and complete the fields on the page that appears. You can select the silhouette (or icon) that you'd like associated with your profile, identify your current job and your area of expertise, indicate if you are a JMHCP grantee, and provide other relevant biographical or professional information you would like to share with forum members.Who can view my profile?
Other forum members and registered website users will be able to see the information you have provided in your profile. Non-registered website users will not be able to view your profile, but will see your name and associated posts when they visit the forum.How can I alter the information in my profile?
Click on the Edit Your Profile link on the top right of the forum page.How can I view the questions and comments I have submitted to the forum?
Click on your name in the box next to any of your posts to go to your profile page, which also includes a list of all the questions and comments you have contributed.What if I forget my password?
Go to the Reset Your Password page and follow the instructions provided.How can I sign up for Forum updates by email?
To receive e-mail notifications when new content is added to the forum, click on the E-mail link at the top right of any forum page.What is an RSS feed?
RSS, an acronym for "Really Simple Syndication,” is a way for websites to distribute content updates to users. Instead of arriving by e-mail, RSS updates, or ‘feeds,’ are delivered through an RSS reader, which can be part of your browser or can be installed on your computer. RSS content can also be sent to personal webpages such as a Yahoo or iGoogle page.How do I subscribe to an RSS feed?
To subscribe to the Consensus Project Forum RSS feed, click on the RSS link from any forum page and then click on the Subscribe link or button that will appear at the top of your browser page. If your preferred browser does not allow you to subscribe to an RSS feed directly, you can download and install a news reader. Many readers are available for free and can be easily downloaded over the web.For more information, see the Terms of Use.