Peer counseling for mental health in St. Gallen
This study looks at a community-based counseling service where trained peer counselors (people who have experienced mental health problems themselves) support others facing similar challenges. The goal is to understand how well this service works and how it is used in the St. Gallen region.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You live in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
- You are personally dealing with a mental health problem or a psychologically difficult situation.
- You have gone through the regular intake process at Peerberatung St. Gallen and have had at least one counseling session during the 12-month data collection period.
- You are willing to give informed consent to participate.
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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