Peer Support in a Mental Health Service Context

Abstract

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Definitions of Peer Support Forms of Peer Support Initiatives Necessary Tensions in Peer Support Contexts Summary of Evidence From Peer Support Programmes Example of a Peer Support Service Recommendations Regarding Implementation of Peer Support Initiatives References Introduction Definitions of Peer Support Forms of Peer Support Initiatives Necessary Tensions in Peer Support Contexts Summary of Evidence From Peer Support Programmes Example of a Peer Support Service Recommendations Regarding Implementation of Peer Support Initiatives References