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ArticleJMIR formative research2022

Experiences of Community Members Engaged in eCPR (Emotional Connecting, Empowering, Revitalizing) Training: Qualitative Focus Group Study.

Amanda L Myers, Mbita Mbao, Arya Kadakia, Shira Collings, Karen L Fortuna

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Article in JMIR formative research, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Amanda L Myers *Heller School, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8760-0938
Mbita Mbao *School of Social Work, Simmons University, Boston, MA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3910-1437
Arya KadakiaDartmouth College, Hanover, NH, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6570-7005
Shira Collings *National Empowerment Center, Lawrence, MA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6325-5148
Karen L Fortuna *Department of Psychiatry, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0343-2346
Dartmouth College · USBrandeis University · USEmpowerment Program · USSimmons University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe United Nations has called for wide-scale community mental health psychoeducation; however, few programs currently exist. Emotional Connecting, Empowering, Revitalizing (eCPR) is a community education and training program developed by individuals with a lived experience of mental health challenges or trauma. It is designed to provide community members with skills and confidence to support someone experiencing mental health challenges.

objectiveThis qualitative study aimed to examine the user experiences of diverse community members engaged in eCPR training. This study reviewed their attitudes toward training and opportunities for improvement in future implementations of training.

methodseCPR training participants (N=31) were invited to participate in virtual focus groups between June 2020 and July 2020. Data were analyzed using the rigorous and accelerated data reduction method, which converts raw textual data into concise data tables to develop a codebook, and thematic analysis was performed to identify common themes.

resultsThe themes identified when analyzing the data included emotional holding and containment, training feedback, principles and practices of eCPR, implementation, connection in a digital environment, skills practice, and shared experiences.

conclusionseCPR may benefit individuals from multiple, diverse demographics. It can enhance their ability to connect with others to understand what it means to be with someone who is experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis, to accept their own emotions, and to be confident in being their most authentic self in both their work and personal lives. eCPR may answer the call of the United Nations by bringing opportunities for authenticity and healing to community settings. Exploring the effects of delivering eCPR in communities on individuals experiencing distress is an important next step. This study found that eCPR may be beneficial to many groups of trainees with varying backgrounds and experiences. These findings are important, as they speak to the potential for eCPR to be implemented in a variety of community settings with the intention of working to improve mental health in everyday settings.

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community mental health educationmental healthpeer supporttrauma

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