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Author  |
Franco, Z.; Baker, N.; R. Okusanya, T.; Haque, M.R.; Gresser, J.; Rubya, S.; Madiraju, P.; Curry, J.; Winstead, O.; Hooyer, K.; Curry, R.; Medlock, C.; Medlock, D. |
| Title |
Customizing the BattlePeer App: Connecting First Responders with Peer Support to Manage Mental Health Crises |
Type |
Conference Article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Proceedings of the 20th International ISCRAM Conference |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2023 |
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Pages |
272-283 |
| Keywords |
First Responders (FRs); Mental Health (MH); Mental Health Crisis; Mental Illness; Mobile Mental Health; Automated Crisis Detection |
| Abstract |
The prevalence and severity of mental health disorders are high among first responders. Routine exposure to trauma, unique work patterns and the social stigma of seeking care exacerbate their challenges. While there are many mHealth applications for effective interventions, they primarily focus on support, education, and symptom identification and management. Our research uses empirical data to inform the customization of the BattlePeer application, previously tested among US veterans. Through focus groups with first responders, we identify specific barriers to help in this population. Our work highlights the potential benefits of adapting an app to create effective peer support strategies. We suggest the modification of BattlePeer to help first responders meet their mental health needs through peer support with tailored feedback and notifications. This will help negotiate the pervasive social isolation and hesitance in articulating emotions described in focus groups that lend to negative mental health outcomes. |
| Address |
Medical College of Wisconsin; National Defense University; Medical College of Wisconsin; Marquette University; Marquette University; Marquette University; Marquette University; Continuum; Medical College of Wisconsin; Medical College of Wisconsin; Marquette University; Village of Bristol Fire Department; USNR (retired) |
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Thesis |
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| Publisher |
University of Nebraska at Omaha |
Place of Publication |
Omaha, USA |
Editor |
Jaziar Radianti; Ioannis Dokas; Nicolas Lalone; Deepak Khazanchi |
| Language |
English |
Summary Language |
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Original Title |
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| Series Editor |
Hosssein Baharmand |
Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
1 |
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ISBN |
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Medium |
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| Track |
Disaster Public Health and Healthcare Informatics |
Expedition |
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Conference |
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| Notes |
http://dx.doi.org/10.59297/BFVS7863 |
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| Call Number |
ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
Serial |
2525 |
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