A Web-Based Well-Being and Resilience Intervention for Family Members and Friends Supporting a Loved One Using Alcohol and Other Drugs: Mixed Methods Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the known psychosocial challenges associated with supporting a loved one using alcohol and other drugs (AOD), there is a scarcity of mental health and well-being interventions for affected friends and family members (AFFMs). Stigma has also been shown to discourage help-seeking among AFFMs. Web-based interventions may facilitate help-seeking by ensuring privacy and anonymity.

Objective

This pilot study examines the usability, acceptability, and feasibility of the Family and Friend Support Program (FFSP), a world-first, evidence-based web-based resilience and well-being program designed with, and for, people caring for someone using AOD. This study also examined AFFM's experiences of caring for a loved one using AOD and their help-seeking behaviors and barr

SUBMITTER: Kershaw S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12266297 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature