This paper reviews definitions of, and commentary and research on peer support as a
strategy in mental health service provision, summarizing areas of relevance to social work …

Objectives Peer support is rapidly being introduced into mental health services
internationally, yet peer support interventions are often poorly described, limiting the …

Peer support within mental health services has a growing evidence base and aligns with
current policies of recovery-oriented care. Despite these advantages, widespread …

Various types of peer support merit further evaluation. Assessing the impact of peer support
on service users, peer providers and organizations require complex intervention studies …

As the certified peer support specialist (CPSS) workforce matures, their roles evolve, leading
to gaps in knowledge about their activities. This study aimed to address these gaps through …

This article describes the preparation, selection, training, and support of a group of people
with lived experience of mental distress/illness and mental health service use to work as …

Peer recovery services are a community-based treatment option for people suffering from
mental illness and/or substance use problems. Peer services provide an alternative to …

Purpose Peer support and other consumer-provided services have burgeoned within the
USA during the past 30 years and are now a central component of mental health services …

Background In recent years the use of peer specialists in the delivery of mental health of
care across the US has increased. Although data on the benefits of using peer specialists is …

Background University students often experience numerous financial, social and emotional
stressors that can affect their mental health. The Peer Support Centre (PSC) is a pilot project …