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This chapter focuses on peer support: when individuals with lived experience of mental illness provide support to others with similar lived experiences. It specifically explores peer support in the behavioral health workforce. It offers a comprehensive overview of peer support by addressing what peer support is, why it is needed, and what it does to effect change. It also provides a review of the effectiveness research on peer support, specific roles of peer supporters in practice, and ways to more effectively partner with peer supporters in the behavioral health field. Last a case example is given to highlight the efforts and lessons learned implementing peer supporters in the US Department of Veterans Affairs. |
