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Development and evaluation of a training program in peer support for former consumers.

Tom Meehan1, Helen Bergen, Claire Coveney

  • 1Queensland University of Technology, Service Evaluation & Research Unit, Wolston Park Hospital, Wacol, Qld. 4076, Australia. t.meehan@qut.edu.au

International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
|October 29, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Consumer peer support training for mental health services did not negatively impact participants' psychological well-being. This study explored training needs and barriers for consumer involvement in mental health care.

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Area of Science:

  • Mental Health Services Research
  • Psychology
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Australian mental health policy advocates for consumer involvement in service planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • There is limited research on the specific training needs for consumers undertaking these new roles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of a peer support training program on the psychological well-being of former mental health service consumers.
  • To identify barriers to consumer participation in mental health services.
  • To propose recommendations for future consumer peer support training.

Main Methods:

  • A 16-week peer support training program was delivered to 10 former mental health service consumers.
  • Psychological well-being was assessed using self-evaluation questionnaires and focus group interviews.

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Main Results:

  • Exposure to individuals with acute mental health problems (inpatients) did not adversely affect the psychological well-being of the training participants.
  • The study identified barriers to consumer participation in the mental health sector.

Conclusions:

  • Peer support training for mental health consumers can be implemented without negative psychological impact.
  • Recommendations are provided for the content and structure of future consumer peer support training initiatives to enhance participation.