Feasibility of online psychosocial interventions to promote mental health recovery and well-being

Peanchanan Leah, Wachara Riewpaiboon, Issavara Sirirungruang and Paranee Visuttipun

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 2024, vol. 70, issue 7, 1311-1324

Abstract: Background: Amid the increasing trend and huge impact of mental illness, psychosocial support (PSS) has been asserted to support individuals’ recovery. Unfortunately, about 80% of affected people cannot access care as needed. Meanwhile, digital technology has a considerable role in closing service gaps. Aims: This convergent parallel mixed methods study examines existing mental health service utilization, users’ needs for PSS, and feasibility of online PSS development. Methods: A cross-sectional interview survey was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire at a super tertiary psychiatric hospital in Thailand from March to May 2023, with three groups of service users, having self-perceived conditions/diagnosis of schizophrenia ( n  = 100), mood disorders ( n  = 84), and others including alcohol and substance use, anxiety and personality disorders ( n  = 52). Four focus group discussions with three user groups ( n  = 16) and one multidisciplinary provider group ( n  = 7) were parallelly executed. Quantitative and qualitative data were convergently analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, and thematic and content analysis. Results: Critical shortcomings of PSS were indicated by 75.8% of user participants. Six common types of self-determined PSS were psychoeducational program, support group, skills training, counseling, supported employment, and complimentary therapy. While psychoeducational program was feasible, support group, and counseling were possibly featured within the ‘all-at-once’ online intervention development. Conclusions: PSS development based on users’ needs can promote clinical and personal recovery outcomes, and close the service gaps. Users with mood disorders have the potential for online interventions. Peer-provider formalization, co-production approach, community engagement, digital literacy, infrastructures, and equal access factors are crucial for sustainable development.

Keywords: online psychosocial intervention; feasibility; mental health; recovery-oriented service; well-being; convergent parallel mixed-methods (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1177/00207640241264656

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