IBD Strong Peer2Peer for Self-Management of Psychological Distress

Mentee participants will experience the intervention: this group will partake in peer-led sessions (peer calls) consisting of up to 10 virtual sessions on Zoom lasting approximately 20-30 minutes in duration over eight weeks. Individual peer calls will be unstructured whereby trained mentors (patients with IBD who have undergone training to be a mentor) and mentees will be given the freedom to discuss whatever issues they choose. Psychological and emotional support is provided to the mentee by the mentor.

Wait list controls will be offered participation in the IBD Strong Peer2Peer intervention once post-control outcome measures have been completed.