The Digital Peer Support Specialist Role in Health and Wellness-Presentation Slides

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The document is a collection of slides from a presentation titled "The Digital Peer Support Specialists Role in Health and Wellness." It is part of the Clinical Support System for Serious Mental Illness (CSS-SMI) initiative implemented by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).<br /><br />The presentation emphasizes the use of digital peer support in promoting health and wellness among individuals with serious mental illness. It highlights the benefits of digital peer support, such as increased reach, expanded access to care, and improved engagement in services. The document also discusses the effectiveness of digital peer support in enhancing hope, quality of life, social support, and recovery, as well as reducing symptoms.<br /><br />Several studies are referenced to support the efficacy of digital peer support interventions. These studies show positive outcomes in terms of psychosocial functioning, independent living status, hospitalization rates, and overall well-being.<br /><br />The document also addresses the barriers and facilitators to the adoption of digital peer support in community mental health centers. Some barriers include adaptability, complexity, cost, and patient preferences. Facilitators include access to knowledge and information.<br /><br />The presentation concludes with a discussion on the importance of creating an mHealth ecosystem of equity, which involves promoting digital literacy, reducing bias in machine learning analytics, and embracing adaptive technology.<br /><br />The presenter acknowledges mentors, mentees, and collaborators who have contributed to the research and development of digital peer support interventions. The document includes a bibliography of related publications and invites participants to submit questions for a Q&A session.<br /><br />Overall, the document provides an overview of the role and effectiveness of digital peer support in promoting health and well-being among individuals with serious mental illness. It highlights the potential benefits and challenges associated with implementing digital peer support interventions in mental health settings.

Keywords

Digital Peer Support

Health and Wellness

Clinical Support System for Serious Mental Illness

Access to Care

Engagement in Services

Efficacy

Barriers

Facilitators

mHealth Ecosystem of Equity

Implementation Challenges