2018
Outcomes of a Peer Mentor Intervention for Persons With Recurrent Psychiatric Hospitalization
O'Connell MJ, Sledge WH, Staeheli M, Sells D, Costa M, Wieland M, Davidson L. Outcomes of a Peer Mentor Intervention for Persons With Recurrent Psychiatric Hospitalization. Psychiatric Services 2018, 69: 760-767. PMID: 29656708, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201600478.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultConnecticutFemaleHospitals, PsychiatricHumansMaleMental DisordersMentorsMiddle AgedPatient ReadmissionPeer GroupSocial SupportConceptsRecurrent psychiatric hospitalizationsStandard careSerious mental illnessPsychiatric hospitalizationPsychiatric symptomsMental illnessSubstance usePeer-mentoring interventionBehavioral health careIndex hospitalizationHospital dischargeEmergency departmentMood disordersHospitalizationMentor interventionPsychosocial functioningCareMentorship interventionHealth careGreater reductionIllnessSymptomsGreater improvementTrialsMonths
2011
Effectiveness of Peer Support in Reducing Readmissions of Persons With Multiple Psychiatric Hospitalizations
Sledge WH, Lawless M, Sells D, Wieland M, O'Connell MJ, Davidson L. Effectiveness of Peer Support in Reducing Readmissions of Persons With Multiple Psychiatric Hospitalizations. Psychiatric Services 2011, 62: 541-544. PMID: 21532082, DOI: 10.1176/ps.62.5.pss6205_0541.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecurrent psychiatric hospitalizationsPsychiatric hospitalizationUsual careRisk of readmissionMajor mental illnessMultiple psychiatric hospitalizationsPeer supportIndex dischargeHospital daysPeer mentorsPsychiatric hospitalMental illnessPromising interventionHospitalizationPatientsMonthsReadmissionStudy limitationsCareRehospitalizationHospitalIllness
2008
Self-Efficacy and Self-Care: Missing Ingredients in Health and Healthcare among Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses
Schmutte T, Flanagan E, Bedregal L, Ridgway P, Sells D, Styron T, Davidson L. Self-Efficacy and Self-Care: Missing Ingredients in Health and Healthcare among Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses. Psychiatric Quarterly 2008, 80: 1-8. PMID: 19048375, DOI: 10.1007/s11126-008-9088-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerious mental illnessPhysical health needsMedical careMental illnessPhysical healthHealth needsOutpatient mental health clinicSelf-management interventionsMental health clinicsMental illness diagnosisGood medical careBetter physical healthTransitional living facilitySemi-structured focus groupsHealth clinicsHealth promotionFocus groupsIllness diagnosisSelf-CareIllnessLiving facilityMost participantsCareAdultsHealthBeyond Generic Support: Incidence and Impact of Invalidation in Peer Services for Clients With Severe Mental Illness
Sells D, Black R, Davidson L, Rowe M. Beyond Generic Support: Incidence and Impact of Invalidation in Peer Services for Clients With Severe Mental Illness. Psychiatric Services 2008, 59: 1322-1327. PMID: 18971409, DOI: 10.1176/ps.2008.59.11.1322.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere mental illnessMental illnessFavorable short-term outcomesPeer providersShort-term outcomesIntensive case managementQuality of lifeTraditional providersProvider communicationFavorable outcomeSelf-report questionnairesClient attitudesMonths participantsCase managementIllnessRegression analysisOutcomesImproved qualityTreatmentMonthsAssociationProvidersMixed analysisExperience of validation
2007
A Peer-Support, Group Intervention to Reduce Substance Use and Criminality Among Persons With Severe Mental Illness
Rowe M, Bellamy C, Baranoski M, Wieland M, O'Connell MJ, Benedict P, Davidson L, Buchanan J, Sells D. A Peer-Support, Group Intervention to Reduce Substance Use and Criminality Among Persons With Severe Mental Illness. Psychiatric Services 2007, 58: 955-961. PMID: 17602012, DOI: 10.1176/ps.2007.58.7.955.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsJail diversion servicesSevere mental illnessStandard clinical treatmentDrug useAlcohol useMental illnessControl groupClinical treatmentGroup interventionSerious mental illnessDiversion servicesExperimental groupPeer supportRepeated-measures analysisClinical trialsProgram databaseSelf-report questionnairesMixed model analysisChance findingIntervention participationOutcome variablesSubstance useIllnessTime interactionLevel of intervention
2006
The Treatment Relationship in Peer-Based and Regular Case Management for Clients With Severe Mental Illness
Sells D, Davidson L, Jewell C, Falzer P, Rowe M. The Treatment Relationship in Peer-Based and Regular Case Management for Clients With Severe Mental Illness. Psychiatric Services 2006, 57: 1179-1184. PMID: 16870970, DOI: 10.1176/ps.2006.57.8.1179.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere mental illnessMental illnessCase managementPeer providersCase management interventionTreatment relationshipNarcotics anonymous meetingsCommunity-based servicesDrug use problemsClinical trialsRegular providerSelf-report questionnairesService useHealth care service systemTreatment participationCase managersIllnessFurther treatmentMonthly attendanceTherapeutic connectionTreatment motivationCare service systemHigh positive regardUse problemsInitial engagement
2005
Peer Support Among Adults With Serious Mental Illness: A Report From the Field
Davidson L, Chinman M, Sells D, Rowe M. Peer Support Among Adults With Serious Mental Illness: A Report From the Field. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2005, 32: 443-450. PMID: 16461576, PMCID: PMC2632237, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbj043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerious mental illnessMental health systemMental illnessHealth systemPeer supportMental health service provisionMental health careHealth service provisionConventional careCase managementIllnessHealth careCareRecovery movementPerson's historyFurther explorationService provisionCancerTraumaTrials
2003
Violent Victimization of Persons With Co-occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders
Sells DJ, Rowe M, Fisk D, Davidson L. Violent Victimization of Persons With Co-occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders. Psychiatric Services 2003, 54: 1253-1257. PMID: 12954942, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.54.9.1253.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance use disordersUse disordersMental illnessCo-occurring PsychiatricSevere mental illnessSerious mental illnessCo-occurring disordersMore episodesPsychiatric disordersCognitive deficitsOne-year periodDiagnostic categoriesDisordersType of disorderSocial isolationIllnessFocus groupsPoor judgmentVictims of violenceCross-sectional data setPersonsAnalysis of varianceGenderFrequency of victimizationPsychiatric