Register for SMI Adviser’s webinar on Peer Support

Dec 5, 2019

Register for SMI Adviser’s free webinar: “The Role of Peer Support in Ending Social Exclusion and Loneliness” on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET. 

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What Will It Cover?

This webinar explores the benefits of peer support in combating loneliness and social exclusion, two factors that destroy health and happiness. Research has shown that the lack of "connectedness" to friends and community worsens psychiatric problems and leads to chronic illness and early mortality. People living with thought disorders, like schizophrenia, have the most difficulties in forming personal relationships of all disabilities. Social inclusion offers opportunities to re-engage with the community and form positive relationships. Mental Health America’s Social Self-Directed Care program and work compiled by the Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion emphasize the value of peer support in assisting individuals with serious psychiatric disorders form social connections and personal relationships.

Who Will Be Presenting?

Patrick Hendry, Vice President of Peer Advocacy, Supports and Services for Mental Health America. He has worked as an advocate and initiator of peer-run services for 27 years in a variety of leadership roles.