Access to peer advocates is increasingly available to youth and their caregivers who are
receiving services in the public mental health system. This study examines associations …

Despite the emerging body of literature on the benefits of youth peer support, there is also
evidence that peer support can have unintended negative impacts on peers themselves. It is …

Scant research literature exists documenting the details of services rendered by peer
support providers and their relative impact on children and families. The specific services …

We examine whether the availability of peer support reduces disparities in service use
among minority youth ages 16–24 with serious mental illness in Los Angeles and San Diego …

Peer support for youth and young adults who experience serious mental health conditions
(SMHCs) is rapidly growing in popularity as an addition to the mental health service array in …

Parent or caregiver engagement in child mental health treatment is an important element of
treatment effectiveness, particularly for children with disruptive behavior problems. Parent or …

Background Youth peer support, as a practice that aligns youth engagement and
participatory approaches, has become increasingly popular in the context of youth mental …

Roles for peer support workers are increasingly recognized as a valuable component of
mental health and addictions (MHA) services. In youth MHA care, caregivers are often …

Children's mental health service systems are increasingly utilizing peer support services to
support families experiencing serious child mental illness. The literature provides few …

Peer support, defined as the social and emotional support offered and received by
individuals with a shared experience of mental health difficulties, is gaining popularity in …