Peer Support Engagement Skills on Mobile Crisis Teams-Lecture Presentation

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The video is a webinar titled "Peer Support Engagement Skills on Mobile Crisis Teams" hosted by Dr. John Torres, the Director of Digital Psychiatry Division at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The webinar is part of the SMI Advisor initiative, which aims to help clinicians implement evidence-based care for individuals with serious mental illness. The guest speaker is Patrick Hendry, the Vice President of Peer Advocacy Support and Services for Mental Health America and a member of the SMI's Clinical Expert Team.<br /><br />The webinar discusses the role of peer specialists on mobile crisis teams, which provide immediate responses to mental health crises. Mobile crisis teams aim to provide rapid response, access to individuals, and resolution of crisis situations related to behavioral health disorders. Traditionally, these teams consist of mental health professionals and law enforcement officers. However, recent teams have started including peer specialists, individuals with lived experience of mental illness and recovery. Peer specialists receive specialized training in crisis intervention techniques and can provide support, build trust, and engage with individuals who may be distrustful or afraid of engaging with clinical team members or law enforcement.<br /><br />The webinar highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity in crisis interventions and the need for diverse teams that reflect the community they serve. It also discusses the goals of mobile crisis teams, such as decreasing unnecessary incarceration and hospitalizations, providing services in the least restrictive environment, and offering safe and effective interventions during crises. The inclusion of peer specialists in mobile crisis teams has shown promising results in improving engagement, outcomes, and self-management among individuals receiving crisis services.<br /><br />Overall, the webinar emphasizes the value of peer support and engagement skills in mobile crisis teams and highlights the need for collaboration between professionals, peers, and law enforcement to provide effective and respectful crisis interventions.

Keywords

Peer Support

Engagement Skills

Mobile Crisis Teams

SMI Advisor

Patrick Hendry

Peer Advocacy Support

Crisis Intervention Techniques

Cultural Sensitivity