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Youth & Young Adult Peer Support: What Research Tells Us About its Effectiveness in Mental Health Services

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Increasing the availability of peer support for youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions has been advocated by service users, researchers, and government commissions. Efforts to provide peer support for young people are becoming more and more common. This FAQ describes the research evidence for peer support, as well as some of the challenges that can be expected when peer support is implemented.

Source: PDXScholar (Portland State University)

Authors: Sharice Jackson, Janet Walker, Celeste Seibel

Language: English

Topic: Mental Health and Patient Involvement

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3095986297

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