How peer support helps in mental health care
This study looks at how having both a mental health professional and a peer worker (someone with lived experience of mental health difficulties) supports people. It aims to understand what is helpful about this type of support.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have experienced or are currently experiencing mental health difficulties.
- You have received support from a mental health professional in the past 12 months.
- You have received support from a peer worker (someone with personal experience of mental health issues) in the past 12 months.
- You can identify the specific mental health professional and peer worker who supported you.
- You can understand French.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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