Coproduction and peer support
Alex shares how his own experience shapes the way he works, and discusses the corrosive impact of racism on mental health
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We explored the implications of expanding mental health peer support for children and young people, LGBTQ+ people, and older people
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Peer research shifts power relations by giving people from specific communities a voice that ensures research does not perpetuate unhelpful or inaccurate narratives
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Evaluating a project with young men often labelled as ‘gang members’, who are facing social and racial disadvantage
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Alex reflects on his peer research into young black men and mental health
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Young black men are more likely to experience mental health problems than their white counterparts. We’re working to change this.
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This guide sets out four phases for an organisation looking to introduce peer worker posts: preparation; recruitment; employment; and ongoing development.
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This paper examines the concepts and principles of peer support and presents examples from organisations which now have peers in their workforce.
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This paper makes a first attempt at assessing whether peer support provides value for money, looking specifically at whether peer support workers can reduce psychiatric inpatient bed use.
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