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The document provides information on a presentation by Professor Mario Alvarez-Jimenez about the use of digital technology in long-term recovery for first episode psychosis (FEP). Professor Alvarez-Jimenez is the Director of Orygen Digital, a research center focused on developing and implementing digital interventions for youth mental health services.<br /><br />One of the main topics addressed in the presentation is the Moderated Online Social Therapy (MOST) platform developed by Orygen Digital. MOST is a digitally enhanced youth mental health service that aims to improve accessibility, long-term impact, and cost-effectiveness of interventions for FEP. It has been rolled out across all 41 Victorian Youth Mental Health services, making it the first large network of digitally enhanced youth mental health services worldwide.<br /><br />The document also highlights the issues associated with social media and mental health, such as the negative impact on body image and increased anxiety and depression in young adults. It discusses the importance of addressing social functioning deficits in youth at ultra-high risk for psychosis (UHR) and introduces the MOMENTUM pilot, a strengths and mindfulness-based online social therapy for UHR individuals.<br /><br />Additionally, the document mentions the MOST+2 model, a blended face-to-face and online treatment approach for all phases of youth mental health care. It involves the use of multiple evidence-based treatment plans and increased therapeutic intensity and continuity.<br /><br />The presentation concludes with information about international partnerships and the progress of implementing MOST across all Victorian Youth Mental Health services.<br /><br />Overall, the document provides insight into the use of digital technology in improving long-term recovery and social functioning for individuals with psychosis. It highlights the innovative approaches developed by Professor Alvarez-Jimenez and his team at Orygen Digital.
Keywords
Professor Mario Alvarez-Jimenez
digital technology
long-term recovery
first episode psychosis
Orygen Digital
Moderated Online Social Therapy (MOST)
youth mental health services
social media and mental health
ultra-high risk for psychosis (UHR)
MOST+2 model
Funding for SMI Adviser was made possible by Grant No. SM080818 from SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, SAMHSA/HHS or the U.S. Government.
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