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Peer Support Services for Individuals With Serious Mental Illnesses: Assessing the Evidence

Psychiatric Services · 2014 · Vol. 65(4) · pp. 429–441
Matthew ChinmanPreethy GeorgeRichard H. DoughertyAllen S. DanielsSushmita Shoma GhoseAnita SwiftMiriam E. Delphin-Rittmon

Abstract

Peer support services have demonstrated many notable outcomes. However, studies that better differentiate the contributions of the peer role and are conducted with greater specificity, consistency, and rigor would strengthen the evidence.

Mental Health and Patient InvolvementAdolescent and Pediatric HealthcareSchizophrenia research and treatmentPsycINFOMental healthPeer supportPsychologySocial supportMEDLINEMedicineService (business)Clinical psychologyMedical education

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Mental DisordersHumansPeer GroupSeverity of Illness IndexSocial SupportProgram EvaluationEvidence-Based Practice
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