WHAM: A Peer-Delivered Wellness Self-Management Program-Presentation Q&A

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In this video, Dr. Cook, a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), answers questions about the UIC Center and how to connect with them on Twitter. She explains that UIC stands for the University of Illinois at Chicago and describes her role as a professor in the Department of Psychiatry. She provides the Twitter handle for the UIC Health RRTC, which is @UICHealthRRTC, and mentions the types of content that can be found on their Twitter feed. Dr. Cook also discusses participants' prior experience with peer support and self-help, highlighting the importance of education about these concepts in the WAM intervention. She emphasizes that WAM is focused on empowering individuals to self-manage their health and wellness. Dr. Cook then addresses the impact of COVID-19 on the delivery of WAM, stating that it can be effectively delivered virtually through platforms like Zoom. She recommends adapting the intervention to accommodate social distancing guidelines, such as creating weekly action plans that can be achieved at home. Dr. Cook further discusses resources available through the UIC Center's Solution Suite, which offers free tools, training webinars, and technical assistance for those interested in implementing WAM. She highlights specific products within the Solution Suite, such as Wellness in Eight Dimensions, Wellness for Work, and Journaling for Wellness. Dr. Cook also addresses readiness for WAM certification, highlighting the importance of having trained individuals who can adhere to the intervention's principles. She mentions that WAM can be offered by both certified peer specialists and clinicians, but emphasizes the need for a foundation of peer support. Dr. Cook provides contact information to access the National Council for Behavioral Health WAM training website for more details on certification requirements and resources.
Keywords
UIC Center
Twitter
WAM intervention
virtual delivery
Solution Suite
WAM certification