Table 1.

Topics and Health Behaviors Covered in The Peer Educator Training Program and in the 12-week TTIM Intervention Sessions with Patients

Session	Topic(s)
1	Orientation and introductions, Emphasize ground rules, Establishment of a therapeutic relationship, Discuss facts and misconceptions about SMI, An introduction to DM
2	The challenge of having both SMI and DM, Stigma of SMI and strategies to cope with stigma, Relationship of SMI symptoms and functioning in response to stress and DM, An introduction to personal goal-setting
3	Personal SMI profile (what does worsening illness look like for you), Triggers of SMI relapse, Personal action plan for coping with SMI relapse
4	Diabetes complications and benefits of change, Blood sugar monitoring, Symptoms of high/low
5	Problem-solving skills and the IDEA approach (Identify the problem, Define possible solutions, Evaluate the solutions, Act on the best solution), Talking with your medical and your mental health care providers, Role play of communication with care providers
6	Nutrition for best physical and emotional health, Reading labels
7	Replacing unhealthy sugar and fat, Substance use and its effects on SMI and on DM, Problem-solving to feed your body healthfully
8	Effects of exercise on physical and emotional health, The importance of daily routine and good sleep habits
9	Medications and psychological treatments for SMI, A personal care plan to take care of the mind & body
10	Social supports and using your available supports, Types of physical activity and your community
11	Taking care of your feet, Staying on track with medication treatments
12	Illness management as a life-style, Acknowledgement of group progress, Setting the stage for ongoing Illness management and recovery