{"id":4286,"date":"2024-11-11T10:14:58","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T07:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/?p=4286"},"modified":"2024-12-19T10:49:21","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T07:49:21","slug":"mental-mobile-health-celebrates-midway-achievements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/en\/mental-mobile-health-celebrates-midway-achievements\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Mental Mobile Health&#8221; celebrates midway achievements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mental-mobile-health.eu\/\">&#8220;Mental Mobile Health&#8221;<\/a> project is an Erasmus+ funded initiative aimed at empowering persons with mental health conditions (PMHC) through mobile health (mHealth) solutions, has reached a significant milestone. The project with an international team, which Mental Health Perspectives is part of, is on track to deliver transformative resources that will highlight mental health self-management.<\/p>\n<h3>Mid-project achievements<\/h3>\n<p>Since its launch on January 1st, 2023, &#8220;Mental Mobile Health&#8221; has made substantial progress in developing and piloting innovative training methodologies. Key achievements to date include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Experiential training methodology.<\/strong> The team has successfully designed and tested a comprehensive &#8220;learning by doing&#8221; approach, where PMHC actively engage with mHealth technologies. Initial feedback from pilot participants highlights increased confidence and digital skills, paving the way for more active self-management.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital training tool development.<\/strong> A user-friendly digital tool has been created, simulating real-world scenarios that PMHC encounter. This tool provides a safe and supportive environment for participants to learn how to use mHealth solutions effectively.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engagement with stakeholders<\/strong>. The project engages over 100 mental health professionals, providing resources and training to enhance their ability to support persons experiencing mental health conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International collaboration.<\/strong> The cross-border consortium started holdong multiplier events, workshops and knowledge-sharing events, ensuring that best practices and innovative approaches are shared among partners, from academic research in Germany to social service expertise in Lithuania, Slovenia, Romania and Spain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-4294\" src=\"https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-1-300x145.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"735\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-1-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-1-768x372.png 768w, https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-1-1536x745.png 1536w, https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-1-370x179.png 370w, https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-1-900x436.png 900w, https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-1-1856x900.png 1856w, https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-1-800x388.png 800w, https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-1.png 1887w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Picture &#8211; Snippet from the Digital training tool.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Upcoming goals and next steps<\/h3>\n<p>As the project enters its final phase, the focus will shift to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Expanding pilot programs to reach a larger number of PMHC across Europe, refining the training methodology based on participant feedback.<\/li>\n<li>Producing a comprehensive set of guides and resources for trainers, tailored to the diverse needs of PMHC and mental health professionals.<\/li>\n<li>Rolling out extensive awareness and promotion activities to ensure the widespread adoption and sustainability of the project&#8217;s outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Quote from project expert <strong>Dana Niculescu<\/strong>, Board Member at Fundatia Estuar, reflects on the project&#8217;s impact:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cReaching the halfway point of &#8220;Mental Mobile Health&#8221; is a testament to the dedication of our consortium and the immense potential of digital transformation in mental health care. We are excited to see how our work is already making a difference, and we are committed to amplifying this impact as we move forward.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Partner Contributions<\/h3>\n<p>The project continues to benefit from the diverse expertise of its partners:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redisem.es\/fundacion-sasm\/\">Fundacion FSASM<\/a> (Spain): Experts in developing community-based mental health solutions.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.estuar.org\/\">Fundatia Estuar<\/a> (Romania): Pioneers in mental health services and project coordinators.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sent.si\/\">SENT<\/a> (Slovenia): Leaders in non-coercive, community-based mental health practices.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/\">Mental Health Perspectives<\/a> (Lithuania): Advocates for human rights and mental health.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sowi2.ruhr-uni-bochum.de\/ehealth\/index.html\">Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum<\/a> (Germany): Providing research insights into the integration of digital health solutions.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/innovationhive.eu\/\">Innovation Hive<\/a> (Greece): Specialists in digital learning and social innovation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.4change.ro\/\">Asociatia Four Change<\/a> (Romania): Addressing mental health and social challenges in vulnerable communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\nCall for Engagement<\/h3>\n<p>The consortium invites mental health professionals, organizations, and the wider public to engage with the project, participate in upcoming events, and explore opportunities to integrate mHealth solutions in their communities.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, updates, or to get involved, visit &#8220;Mental Mobile Health&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/mental-mobile-health.eu\/\">project webpage<\/a>, our <a href=\"http:\/\/perspektyvos.org\">webpage<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/perspektyvos\">Facebook<\/a>. You can also contact us via email <a href=\"mailto:vilnius@perspektyvos.org\">vilnius@perspektyvos.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2531\" src=\"https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/logosbeneficaireserasmusright_en_1-2-300x62.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/logosbeneficaireserasmusright_en_1-2-300x62.jpg 300w, https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/logosbeneficaireserasmusright_en_1-2-1024x210.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/logosbeneficaireserasmusright_en_1-2-768x158.jpg 768w, https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/logosbeneficaireserasmusright_en_1-2-1536x315.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/logosbeneficaireserasmusright_en_1-2-2048x420.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/logosbeneficaireserasmusright_en_1-2-370x76.jpg 370w, https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/logosbeneficaireserasmusright_en_1-2-900x185.jpg 900w, https:\/\/perspektyvos.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/logosbeneficaireserasmusright_en_1-2-800x164.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#8220;Mental Mobile Health&#8221; project is an Erasmus+ funded initiative aimed at empowering persons with mental health conditions (PMHC) through mobile health (mHealth) solutions, has reached a significant milestone. 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