Vincent F. Caimano

Founder & President, Support Groups Central provider of - eBehavioral Health Innovator; Board Director, Nat. Assn of Peer Supporters

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Peer Support Pays Off: How to Further Increase the ROI

A new study of peer support found that peer support has a monetary value of $1.66 to $2.58 as measured by a method called Social Return on Investment. In this same study, sentiment of the peer support participants compared to a group that did not receive peer support, improved and the use of therapy was also less. This is yet another indication of how powerful peer support can be even when it is text-based.

HeyPeers video-based peer support group research showed an even more significant set of outcomes. Participants in our Depression Recovery Groups reported a 69% reduction in hospital readmissions, a 50% reduction in the use of ERs and a 48% reduction in the use of Urgent Care. They also reported a 24% reduction in moderate to severe depression symptoms.

We believe that the very robust results from our study are because we provide video-based peer support groups that include some evidence-based, discussion content. Short of in-person peer support group meetings, video-based groups provide much more robust communications and impact. The combination of hearing each other's voices and receiving non-verbal information enriches interactions and impact. This is much closer to the kind of social support that human beings need to thrive. Text-based interactions restrict human connections and might also restrict personal development and wellness.

It's more complicated to provide video-based support groups but our staffing, quality and technology allow us to offer an efficient and scalable set of services. For more information please go here: https://t.co/uifpkVMLay.

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@SSAPress Directing the public to this page from an official SSA press release is just another example of a conflict of interest for Elon Musk. Shame on us for allowing this to happen.

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Federal Workers Support
Our hearts go out to the many federal workers who have been suspended, laid off or who have been offered a buyout. These are challenging and disruptive events and we invite those workers to join a confidential group on https://t.co/sqn0GZNc09 for support.

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via 2022 Peerpocalypse Conference https://t.co/TFCV9LNAvc

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@peersonline https://t.co/gi8950ukBQ

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We're living through a health crisis. But folks like @VincentCaimano (whom I met today) are trying to help. His company facilitates peer support for mental health and physical conditions so people know they're not alone. You can support him here: https://t.co/mToOIGALjO

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We're living through a health crisis. But folks like @VincentCaimano (whom I met today) are trying to help. His company facilitates peer support for mental health and physical conditions so people know they're not alone. You can support him here: https://t.co/mToOIGALjO

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Join me in raising money for National Association for Peer Supporters (N.A.P.S.)!! via @givebutter https://t.co/sGhKsOt24k

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Check out my latest article on LinkedIn
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TMS was no better than placebo in this carefully designed and conducted study.
#TMS, #Depression, #Treatmentresistantdepression, #mentalhealth https://t.co/jFflCq4i4X https://t.co/7sKPZ435UY

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Caregiver Support Group starting Thursday June 14th 7:00 PM EST

You can attend our virtual support groups without having to find a respite caregiver, drive for miles or even put your shoes on. Simply choose a group time that fi…https://t.co/Ogcb2jYWu9 https://t.co/NI6fgBFb1o

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The Cats and Dogs in our Brains: Freeing Ourselves from Chronic Unhappiness https://t.co/vch1E2hUK4

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Time Management for Depression https://t.co/Ew3DOuYvBD

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Better Sleep, Less Depression https://t.co/Gj8htodv3P

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I have been a fan of Bright Light Therapy as a treatment for depression for a number of years. It is a low risk intervention with a high level of effectiveness, especially for Seasonal Affective Disorder - the type of depression brought about by less sunl…https://t.co/evNJGbbb51

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Win a trip to New York City and go to TechCrunch Disrupt NY for free! Enter → https://t.co/U96kFZMOyP

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@MHAWSuffolk @peersonline We are so pleased to be assisting MHAW so Suffolk county people can easily access the help they need

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80% of health outcomes are determined by social factors @bluetopaz #health2.0

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Tom Lane of Magellan presenting #NatCon15