This project is evaluating a new intervention, Peer Support for Whole Health. Peer Support for Whole Health is delivered by peer support specialists, Veterans who are in recovery from mental health or substance use concerns who are employed to help other Veterans. Peer Support for Whole Health uses the Whole Health model to talk about values and self-care in all areas of life. Peer Support for Whole Health is designed to help Veterans who have difficulty with their relationships, work, or day-to-day life and may have behavioral health concerns. Peer Support for Whole Health is designed for Veterans in primary care who are not engaged in mental health or substance use treatment. The goal of this study is to find out whether Peer Support for Whole Health helps Veterans with relationships, work, or day-to-day life. This project will also study whether Peer Support for Whole Health improves well-being and mental health. Finally, this study will seek to understand how Peer Support for Whole Health works and which Veterans it helps the most.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
240
Veteran participants have one-on-one appointments with VA peer support staff to talk about VA Whole Health including goals and progress.
Veteran participants have an appointment with research staff and receive information about VA Whole Health tools and resources including handouts, websites, and apps.
Syracuse VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, New York, United States
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX
Houston, Texas, United States
Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning
The Inventory of Psychosocial Functioning measures all key areas of psychosocial functioning including social functioning (e.g., family, parenting, romantic relationships, friendships), vocational functioning (e.g., work and school), and self-care (e.g., chores, diet, medical care).
Time frame: 9 months
Well-Being Signs
The Well-Being Signs assess satisfaction, involvement, and functioning in important aspects of life.
Time frame: 9 months
Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21)
The Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales-21 assess psychological distress including anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms.
Time frame: 9 months
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