Patient and Provider Perspectives on Processes of Engagement in Outpatient Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A Scoping Review
Community Ment Health J. 2023 Sep 5. doi: 10.1007/s10597-023-01175-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEffective treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) is available, but patient engagement is central to achieving care outcomes. We conducted a scoping review to describe patient and provider-reported strategies that may contribute to patient engagement in outpatient OUD care delivery. We searched PubMed and Scopus for articles reporting patient and/or provider experiences with outpatient OUD care delivery. Analysis included: (1) describing specific engagement strategies, (2) mapping strategies to patient-centered care domains,...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - September 5, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Elizabeth J Austin Quentin E O'Brien Monica S Ruiz Anna D Ratzliff Emily C Williams Ulrich Koch Source Type: research

Patient and Provider Perspectives on Processes of Engagement in Outpatient Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A Scoping Review
Community Ment Health J. 2023 Sep 5. doi: 10.1007/s10597-023-01175-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEffective treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) is available, but patient engagement is central to achieving care outcomes. We conducted a scoping review to describe patient and provider-reported strategies that may contribute to patient engagement in outpatient OUD care delivery. We searched PubMed and Scopus for articles reporting patient and/or provider experiences with outpatient OUD care delivery. Analysis included: (1) describing specific engagement strategies, (2) mapping strategies to patient-centered care domains,...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - September 5, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Elizabeth J Austin Quentin E O'Brien Monica S Ruiz Anna D Ratzliff Emily C Williams Ulrich Koch Source Type: research

Perceived Educational Needs of Substance Use Peer Support Specialists: A Qualitative Study
Community Ment Health J. 2023 Aug 22. doi: 10.1007/s10597-023-01176-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe opioid crisis is an ever-growing issue nationwide. The role of peer support specialists has received widespread acceptance in the substance use and behavioral health spheres. However, there is a lack of standardization on the training required for peer support specialists to function as competent members of integrated behavioral health teams. We conducted qualitative focus groups with 14 practicing certified peer support specialists to determine their perceived educational needs. Inductive thematic analysis was used to ...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - August 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mercy Ngosa Mumba Avaleen Sweeney Claudia Jennings Jeremiah Matthews Mudasir Andrabi Jordan Hall Heidi Benstead Source Type: research

Perceived Educational Needs of Substance Use Peer Support Specialists: A Qualitative Study
Community Ment Health J. 2023 Aug 22. doi: 10.1007/s10597-023-01176-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe opioid crisis is an ever-growing issue nationwide. The role of peer support specialists has received widespread acceptance in the substance use and behavioral health spheres. However, there is a lack of standardization on the training required for peer support specialists to function as competent members of integrated behavioral health teams. We conducted qualitative focus groups with 14 practicing certified peer support specialists to determine their perceived educational needs. Inductive thematic analysis was used to ...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - August 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mercy Ngosa Mumba Avaleen Sweeney Claudia Jennings Jeremiah Matthews Mudasir Andrabi Jordan Hall Heidi Benstead Source Type: research

Perceived Educational Needs of Substance Use Peer Support Specialists: A Qualitative Study
Community Ment Health J. 2023 Aug 22. doi: 10.1007/s10597-023-01176-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe opioid crisis is an ever-growing issue nationwide. The role of peer support specialists has received widespread acceptance in the substance use and behavioral health spheres. However, there is a lack of standardization on the training required for peer support specialists to function as competent members of integrated behavioral health teams. We conducted qualitative focus groups with 14 practicing certified peer support specialists to determine their perceived educational needs. Inductive thematic analysis was used to ...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - August 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mercy Ngosa Mumba Avaleen Sweeney Claudia Jennings Jeremiah Matthews Mudasir Andrabi Jordan Hall Heidi Benstead Source Type: research

Perceived Educational Needs of Substance Use Peer Support Specialists: A Qualitative Study
Community Ment Health J. 2023 Aug 22. doi: 10.1007/s10597-023-01176-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe opioid crisis is an ever-growing issue nationwide. The role of peer support specialists has received widespread acceptance in the substance use and behavioral health spheres. However, there is a lack of standardization on the training required for peer support specialists to function as competent members of integrated behavioral health teams. We conducted qualitative focus groups with 14 practicing certified peer support specialists to determine their perceived educational needs. Inductive thematic analysis was used to ...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - August 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mercy Ngosa Mumba Avaleen Sweeney Claudia Jennings Jeremiah Matthews Mudasir Andrabi Jordan Hall Heidi Benstead Source Type: research

Perceived Educational Needs of Substance Use Peer Support Specialists: A Qualitative Study
Community Ment Health J. 2023 Aug 22. doi: 10.1007/s10597-023-01176-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe opioid crisis is an ever-growing issue nationwide. The role of peer support specialists has received widespread acceptance in the substance use and behavioral health spheres. However, there is a lack of standardization on the training required for peer support specialists to function as competent members of integrated behavioral health teams. We conducted qualitative focus groups with 14 practicing certified peer support specialists to determine their perceived educational needs. Inductive thematic analysis was used to ...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - August 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mercy Ngosa Mumba Avaleen Sweeney Claudia Jennings Jeremiah Matthews Mudasir Andrabi Jordan Hall Heidi Benstead Source Type: research

Perceived Educational Needs of Substance Use Peer Support Specialists: A Qualitative Study
Community Ment Health J. 2023 Aug 22. doi: 10.1007/s10597-023-01176-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe opioid crisis is an ever-growing issue nationwide. The role of peer support specialists has received widespread acceptance in the substance use and behavioral health spheres. However, there is a lack of standardization on the training required for peer support specialists to function as competent members of integrated behavioral health teams. We conducted qualitative focus groups with 14 practicing certified peer support specialists to determine their perceived educational needs. Inductive thematic analysis was used to ...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - August 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mercy Ngosa Mumba Avaleen Sweeney Claudia Jennings Jeremiah Matthews Mudasir Andrabi Jordan Hall Heidi Benstead Source Type: research

Perceived Educational Needs of Substance Use Peer Support Specialists: A Qualitative Study
Community Ment Health J. 2023 Aug 22. doi: 10.1007/s10597-023-01176-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe opioid crisis is an ever-growing issue nationwide. The role of peer support specialists has received widespread acceptance in the substance use and behavioral health spheres. However, there is a lack of standardization on the training required for peer support specialists to function as competent members of integrated behavioral health teams. We conducted qualitative focus groups with 14 practicing certified peer support specialists to determine their perceived educational needs. Inductive thematic analysis was used to ...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - August 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mercy Ngosa Mumba Avaleen Sweeney Claudia Jennings Jeremiah Matthews Mudasir Andrabi Jordan Hall Heidi Benstead Source Type: research

Perceived Educational Needs of Substance Use Peer Support Specialists: A Qualitative Study
Community Ment Health J. 2023 Aug 22. doi: 10.1007/s10597-023-01176-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe opioid crisis is an ever-growing issue nationwide. The role of peer support specialists has received widespread acceptance in the substance use and behavioral health spheres. However, there is a lack of standardization on the training required for peer support specialists to function as competent members of integrated behavioral health teams. We conducted qualitative focus groups with 14 practicing certified peer support specialists to determine their perceived educational needs. Inductive thematic analysis was used to ...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - August 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mercy Ngosa Mumba Avaleen Sweeney Claudia Jennings Jeremiah Matthews Mudasir Andrabi Jordan Hall Heidi Benstead Source Type: research

Perceived Educational Needs of Substance Use Peer Support Specialists: A Qualitative Study
Community Ment Health J. 2023 Aug 22. doi: 10.1007/s10597-023-01176-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe opioid crisis is an ever-growing issue nationwide. The role of peer support specialists has received widespread acceptance in the substance use and behavioral health spheres. However, there is a lack of standardization on the training required for peer support specialists to function as competent members of integrated behavioral health teams. We conducted qualitative focus groups with 14 practicing certified peer support specialists to determine their perceived educational needs. Inductive thematic analysis was used to ...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - August 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mercy Ngosa Mumba Avaleen Sweeney Claudia Jennings Jeremiah Matthews Mudasir Andrabi Jordan Hall Heidi Benstead Source Type: research

Perceived Educational Needs of Substance Use Peer Support Specialists: A Qualitative Study
Community Ment Health J. 2023 Aug 22. doi: 10.1007/s10597-023-01176-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe opioid crisis is an ever-growing issue nationwide. The role of peer support specialists has received widespread acceptance in the substance use and behavioral health spheres. However, there is a lack of standardization on the training required for peer support specialists to function as competent members of integrated behavioral health teams. We conducted qualitative focus groups with 14 practicing certified peer support specialists to determine their perceived educational needs. Inductive thematic analysis was used to ...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - August 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mercy Ngosa Mumba Avaleen Sweeney Claudia Jennings Jeremiah Matthews Mudasir Andrabi Jordan Hall Heidi Benstead Source Type: research

Addressing Socioeconomic Determinants of Youth Suicidal Ideation: Lessons from a Youth Development Approach in India
Community Ment Health J. 2023 Aug 18. doi: 10.1007/s10597-023-01177-z. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSocioeconomic situations in young people's families and communities make them more vulnerable to suicidal ideations. The Youth Helpline has made a significant difference in youth's lives and livelihoods by addressing their social and economic needs with positive mental health support. The quantitative and qualitative data validate the micro- and macro-level impact of the Youth Helpline in Puducherry. However, the multi-stakeholder model faces challenges in ensuring accountability, particularly from government partners. This...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - August 18, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Siva Mathiyazhagan Francis Kulandai Raj Kartika Fitrianingsih Vaiju Raja Dawood Mayom Source Type: research

Organisational Actions for Improving Recognition, Integration and Acceptance of Peer Support as Identified by a Current Peer Workforce
This article makes recommendations for organisations to consider when implementing peer support roles into mental health services.PMID:37594697 | DOI:10.1007/s10597-023-01179-x (Source: Community Mental Health Journal)
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - August 18, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Verity Reeves Mark Loughhead Matthew Anthony Halpin Nicholas Procter Source Type: research

Addressing Socioeconomic Determinants of Youth Suicidal Ideation: Lessons from a Youth Development Approach in India
Community Ment Health J. 2023 Aug 18. doi: 10.1007/s10597-023-01177-z. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSocioeconomic situations in young people's families and communities make them more vulnerable to suicidal ideations. The Youth Helpline has made a significant difference in youth's lives and livelihoods by addressing their social and economic needs with positive mental health support. The quantitative and qualitative data validate the micro- and macro-level impact of the Youth Helpline in Puducherry. However, the multi-stakeholder model faces challenges in ensuring accountability, particularly from government partners. This...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - August 18, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Siva Mathiyazhagan Francis Kulandai Raj Kartika Fitrianingsih Vaiju Raja Dawood Mayom Source Type: research