Peers and Peer-Led Interventions for People with Schizophrenia

Ahmed, Anthony O.; Doane, Nancy J.; Mabe, P. Alex; Buckley, Peter F.; Birgenheir, Denis G.; Goodrum, Nada M.

doi:10.1016/j.psc.2012.06.009

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“…Support groups can also be known as mutual-aid groups, self-help groups, peer-led support groups, consumer-led support groups, multi-family groups or family-led support groups. There is a diversity in the way in which support groups are organised and the content of their meetings (Seebohm 2013;MacFarlane 2004;Ahmed et al 2012). Throughout the literature there is a variety in the definition of what constitutes a support group.…”

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The effectiveness of support groups: a literature review

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Schweizer

Marks

et al. 2018

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The effectiveness of support groups: a literature review

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“…Literature from mental health also asserts the importance of relationships between peer supporters and clients. Main components in these relationships are (a) shared experiences, (b) role modelling, and (c) provision of support (Ahmed et al, ; Campbell, ; Campos et al, ; Mead et al, ; Salzer, ; Solomon, ). First, shared experiences enable development of mutually beneficial relationships, where both peer supporters and clients experience increased sense of community (Bradstreet, ; Mead et al, ).…”

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Peer support critical elements and experiences in supporting the homeless: A qualitative study

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Peer supporters are individuals with lived experience and are an integral part of health care systems, providing support to those affected by various phenomena such as homelessness and addictions. However, little is known about the critical elements that underpin peer support interventions. This qualitative study sought to understand the critical elements of intentional peer support with a homeless population, voiced by those who provide and/or receive this support. Twenty‐nine participants from 4 different homeless charities in England were interviewed about their experiences of providing/receiving peer support and what they felt were critical factors to its success. Participants defined peer support as an experience‐based relationship, built upon mutual understanding, empathy, and support. Thematic analysis was utilised to in developing 6 themes. Results identified peers' persistence in developing unique experience‐based relationships, providing social support, role modelling recovery, and peers' motivations were perceived as important factors involved in peer support. It was also found that peers described benefitting from helping, such as, undergoing transformative identity developments that helped them to escape homelessness. Through the retelling of their stories, they create meaning and restructure their autobiography, attributing experiences of homelessness as a catalyst for positive changes in their lives. Limitations and future research are discussed.

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“…They are also viewed as necessary for exposing care recipients to peer mentors—other individuals who are living full meaningful lives and functioning successfully in a community of their choosing despite the challenges imposed by psychiatric illnesses. The provision of peer mentors is a central tenet of peer support and the recovery movement 2 4. Therefore, an evaluation of the clinical benefits of peer-led interventions (ie, evidence-based) is not necessarily germane to their status as services mandated by mental health policy makers.…”

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