How peer-to-peer, community support programs can educate and empower patients to become more adherent to treatments, which will improve outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. OBJECTIVES: To identify ...

While social media can certainly be a negative influence on mental health, it can also be a useful resource for sharing our experiences. Togetherall is an anonymous, online peer-to-peer support ...

Mila Felder, MD, FACEP, emergency physician and vice president for Well-Being for All Teammates, Advocate Health, discusses the impact of peer support groups within a health care organization and its ...

A police career is immensely rewarding but for some, the unintended consequences of the roles and tasks embedded in the police mission pose significant challenges to their well-being. Accordingly, ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — First responders rush into burning buildings, document crime scenes and assess patients in medical emergencies, risking their lives to serve and protect the public. But since the ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Police officers statistically face the most trauma than anyone else in one lifetime, and now, they too are being given an outlet to help cope with it. Officers with the Charleston ...

SELMA, Texas – First responders are called to emergencies, rescue people and show up to work day after day to do it all over again, which can sometimes lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. A former ...

Western Governors University's College of Information Technology has adopted InScribe's digital community platform to bring a peer-to-peer support model to its competency-based courses. Students ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. The Springfield Fire Department uses a peer-to-peer support team to assist firefighters needing assistance. The group ...