Objective: Given the burgeoning role of peer specialists in the mental health workforce, more
information is needed about their work roles, tasks, settings, training, compensation, and …

Background Peer support is increasingly acknowledged as an integral part of mental health
services around the world. However, most research on peer support comes from high …

Introduction Peer support in mental health service delivery is a relatively new development
in Western A ustralia, occurring only in the last decade. Consequently, what is known about …

Abstract The role of Certified Peer Specialist addresses the growing need for mental health
services and improves quality of mental health services. In order for CPSs to successfully …

Objective: Peer support workers are a substantial and growing part of the mental health
workforce. Because little research has investigated how to effectively support and supervise …

The findings suggest that there are many benefits to service users from engaging in peer
support. These include: shared identity; development and sharing of skills; increased …

The study reports the results of a qualitative study on the views and experiences of non-peer
mental health providers on working together with peer colleagues in mental health. Semi …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to explore patients' experiences of intentional mental
health peer support (PS). Design/methodology/approach–Seven in-depth interviews were …

Background: The implementation of peer support work in psychiatric hospitals is a relatively
recent development. Consequently, the effects of peer support work on mental health …

Peer support services are an important resource for mental health programs. Despite the
growth of peer support services in the United States, there is little knowledge on the …