Pathway
About You
Section 1: About You
Section 2: About Your Organization
Organization Name
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Organization Website
Organization Phone
919-966-2451
Organization Address
Division Of Occupational Science CB #7122 UNC-CH Bondurant Hall Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7120
Organization Country
United States
Is your organization a
Non‐profit/NGO/citizen sector organization
Your idea
Name Your Project
Pathway
Country your work focuses on
United States
Describe Your Idea
Innovation
What makes your idea unique?
This idea helps address the stigma of mental illness that so many people face. It encourages people to take an active role in the management of their chronic illness. It also involves a community of people - family, friends and people who are dealing with the same illness.
Do you have a patent for this idea?
Impact
This Entry is about (Issues)
What impact have you had?
The program is in the idea phase.
Problem
I believe that Pathway alleviates the stigma of mental health, helps individuals re-engage in occupations that have meaning to them and encourages them to take an active role in improving their mental and physical health.
Actions
The program is in the idea phase.
Results
The program is in the idea phase.
What will it take for your project to be successful over the next three years? Please address each year separately, if possible.
In the first two years, I believe that the program should be started in North Carolina and undergo randomized research trials to see if it is effective. During the third year, the program could branch out to other states.
What would prevent your project from being a success?
I believe the program should be evidence based, so if the research component was not a part of the initial program it would not be successful in my opinion.
How many people will your project serve annually?
1001‐10,000
What is the average monthly household income in your target community, in US Dollars?
Less than $50
Does your project seek to have an impact on public policy?
Yes
Sustainability
What stage is your project in?
Idea phase
In what country?
United States
Is your initiative connected to an established organization?
Yes
If yes, provide organization name.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
How long has this organization been operating?
More than 5 years
Does your organization have a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board?
Yes
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with NGOs?
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with businesses?
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with government?
Please tell us more about how these partnerships are critical to the success of your innovation.
I feel that I would get the research support I needed from the University.
What are the three most important actions needed to grow your initiative or organization?
Research, training and appropriate funding.
The Story
What was the defining moment that led you to this innovation?
The stigma of mental illness is pervasive in this country. I believe that this program could help people realize that mental illness is similar to having a physical illness, and that neither is anything to be ashamed of.
Tell us about the social innovator behind this idea.
Dana Kimberly is an Occupational Therapist who received her B.A. in International Studies from Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX. She received an M.S. in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis, MO. After working at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, NC for 11 years, Dana began her Ph.D. in Occupational Science in the fall of 2008. Her clinical experience includes working with patients and their families on the Neurology Team, Orthopedics, Hand Therapy, Cancer Rehabilitation and the Lymphedema Clinic. She developed the Health & Wellness Program, which provided educational opportunities, exercise, support and information about community resources. Her research interests include the influence of occupational engagement on aging, chronic illness and community wellness programs.
How did you first hear about Changemakers?
Through another organization or company
If through another, please provide the name of the organization or company
American Occupational Therapy Association
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