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A review of the literature on peer support in mental health services

Repper, Julie, Carter, Tim·2011·Journal of Mental Health

DOI 10.3109/09638237.2011.583947

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BACKGROUND: Although mutual support and self-help groups based on shared experience play a large part in recovery, the employment of peer support workers (PSWs) in mental health services is a recent development. However, peer support has been implemented outside the UK and is showing great promise in facilitating recovery. AIMS: This article aims to review the literature on PSWs employed in mental health services to provide a description of the development, impact and challenges presented by the employment of PSWs and to inform implementation in the UK. METHOD: An inclusive search of published and grey literature was undertaken to identify all studies of intentional peer support in mental health services. Articles were summarised and findings analysed. RESULTS: The literature demonstrates that PSWs can lead to a reduction in admissions among those with whom they work. Additionally, associated improvements have been reported on numerous issues that can impact on the lives of people with mental health problems. CONCLUSION: PSWs have the potential to drive through recovery-focused changes in services. However, many challenges are involved in the development of peer support. Careful training, supervision and management of all involved are required.

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Authors: Repper, J., & Carter, T.
Affiliations: University of Nottingham (GB)
Lincoln County Hospital (GB)
Corresponding author: Repper, Julie
ORCID: Repper, Julie
Carter, Tim
Venue: Journal of Mental Health
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Published: 2011-07-19
Volume: 20
Issue: 4
Pages: 392-411
ISSN: 0963-8237 (ISSN-L)
1360-0567
DOI: 10.3109/09638237.2011.583947
OpenAlex: W2079523174
Cited by: 1,103
References: 51
Citations by year: 2026: 91 · 2025: 106 · 2024: 97 · 2023: 85 · 2022: 127 · 2021: 97 · 2020: 87 · 2019: 79 · 2018: 77 · 2017: 72 · 2016: 51 · 2015: 49 · 2014: 38 · 2013: 25 · 2012: 18
FWCI: 4.40
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Journal of Mental Health (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mental Health and Patient Involvement
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychiatric care and mental health services
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
Keywords: peer support workers, peer support, mental health services, recovery, self-help groups, service user involvement, training and supervision, implementation barriers
MeSH terms: Mental Disorders, Humans, Mental Health Services, Peer Group, Self-Help Groups, Social Support, Treatment Outcome

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