A Peer-Led Electronic Mental Health Recovery App in a Community-Based Public Mental Health Service: Pilot Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is an increasing need for peer workers (people with lived experience of mental health problems who support others) to work alongside consumers to improve recovery and outcomes. In addition, new forms of technology (tablet or mobile apps) can deliver services in an engaging and innovative way. However, there is a need to evaluate interventions in real-world settings.

Objective

This exploratory proof-of-concept study aimed to determine if a peer worker-led electronic mental health (e-mental health) recovery program is a feasible, acceptable, and effective adjunct to usual care for people with moderate-to-severe mental illness.

Methods

Overall, 6 consumers and 5 health service staff participated in the evaluation of a peer-led recovery app delivered at a

SUBMITTER: Gulliver A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6746099 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature