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[A framework for the practice of peer support]
Claude Finkelstein1, Christophe Schmitt2
133 rue Daviel, 75013 Paris, France.
Soins. Psychiatrie
|June 29, 2024
Summary
Peer support is recognized in mental health care. Establishing a clear framework is crucial for effective peer support practice and to prevent challenges for peer helpers and their teams.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health
- Healthcare Delivery
Context:
- Peer support is increasingly integrated into psychiatric services.
- The benefits of peer support for patients and healthcare teams are acknowledged.
- Existing practices lack a defined structure, leading to potential instability.
Purpose:
- To highlight the necessity of a structured framework for peer support.
- To ensure the sustainable development and effective implementation of peer support roles.
- To address and mitigate challenges faced by peer support workers and their teams.
Summary:
- The established presence of peer support in psychiatry necessitates a formalized practice framework.
- This framework is vital for the continued development of peer support initiatives.
- Implementing a structure will prevent precarious implementation, safeguarding peer helpers and their teams.
Impact:
- Promotes a more robust and sustainable model for peer support in mental health settings.
- Enhances the effectiveness and reliability of peer support services.
- Reduces potential difficulties and improves the experience for peer support practitioners and their colleagues.
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