ABOUT PRIME
PRIME (Personalized Real-Time Motivational Enhancement) is a mobile app designed to give our clients access to daily motivational support tailored to their needs and goals. Avolition (or lack of motivation) is a common symptom for people living with psychosis, which can disrupt a person’s ability to pursue recovery. Motivation is a powerful gateway to change, and we
recognize that our clients have increased potential to thrive when given support in this area.
PRIME APP FEATURES
- Motivational coaching: Each PRIME participant is paired with a motivational coach who is in touch daily to provide encouragement and help clients problem-solve to achieve their goals. PRIME coaches are trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based practices.
- Peer support: PRIME provides access to peer support specialists, as well as to peers who are research participants on the app and share a similar diagnosis.
- Social networking: PRIME is a small social network of peers and supportive professionals that provides multiple avenues for connection: a community message feed, daily prompts, custom user profiles, direct messaging, and more.
- Health tracking: Users are encouraged to keep track of their health and set goals for wellness.
- Goal setting: PRIME focuses on setting goals in 4 key areas: health, social activity, creativity, and productivity. It also offers a platform for sharing goals, which creates accountability and support.
- Challenges: The PRIME app encourages users to take on “challenges”, which are small achievable steps related to their goals, designed to track progress and build momentum.
HOW PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE
Daily content encourages regular use of the PRIME app, but there is no required target for how much time participants choose to spend or how frequently they engage over the 12-week intervention period.