The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of the SanaMente peer-led mental health and lifestyle program for rural Latino/a adults with chronic medical conditions and mental health concerns. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Is the SanaMente program feasible and acceptable for rural Latino/a adults with chronic medical conditions and mental health concerns?
- Does participation in the SanaMente program improve mental health outcomes (depression, anxiety, and stress), healthy lifestyle behaviors (sleep, physical activity, and nutrition), and overall well-being?
This is a single-arm pilot study without comparison group.
Participants will
- Participate in the 6-8 week SanaMente peer-led group program.
- Complete surveys at baseline, mid-program, and post-program assessing mental health, lifestyle behaviors, overall well-being, and program satisfaction.
- Complete an exit survey and have the option to participate in a focus group to provide feedback on the program's usability, acceptability, perceived impact, and suggestions for improvement.
Inclusion Criteria
- Adults aged 18 years or older.
- Identify as Hispanic/Latino/a.
- Patients of La Clínica del Pueblo in Carbondale, Colorado.
- Spanish-speaking (bilingual Spanish-English speakers are eligible).
- Interest in improving your physical and emotional well-being.
- Are currently managing or are at risk for chronic medical or metabolic conditions (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease, liver, or kidney conditions), but a diagnosis is not required.
- Experiencing or at risk for stress, low mood, or anxiety (formal diagnosis not required)
- Willingness and ability to participate in the SanaMente program.
- Willing to provide a release of information authorizing study staff to communicate with La Clínica del Pueblo in the event that a participant endorses suicidality or if it becomes necessary to share relevant medical information to ensure participant safety and appropriate care.
Exclusion Criteria
- Individuals who are unable to provide informed consent.
- Individuals who are unwilling or unable to participate in the group-based or one-to-one SanaMente sessions.