Director, Clinical Operations and Programming Sesh Havertown, Pennsylvania
While accessibility to mental health services has increased through virtual offerings, affordability, availability of qualified professionals and stigma toward therapy continue to be barriers. Group support sessions among peers experiencing similar mental health needs led by mental health professionals provide a meaningful alternative to traditional therapeutic services. Experience the member onboarding process for a virtual group support platform and review results from a research study on the effectiveness of virtual group support. Individuals who have a passion for creating equity within the mental health space are encouraged to attend and share feedback.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the purpose and intent of group support as a mental health intervention within the continuum of care.
Highlight the importance of the onboarding process for members engaging in a virtual group support platform.
Examine the potential benefits of group support in the areas of social connectedness, feelings of support and perceptions of self-efficacy.
Evaluate pathways to target and support individualized mental health needs through group support sessions by understanding core mental health need, its manifestation in life, and preferred method of coping.