Peer Support Work in Mental Health Services

Theory, Research, Policy and Practice
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-71453-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 230 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Responding to a growing understanding surrounding the unique knowledge and skill set of individuals with lived experience of mental health conditions, this book responds to a gap in current literature by exploring the role of peer support work through the four realms of theory, research, policy and practice with a particular focus on mental health discourses.

Filled with practical case studies and guidance on the most effective approaches to peer support work, chapters support readers in building their knowledge of:

- The theoretical models of peer work including historical underpinnings, benefits and drawbacks, and the ontological, epistemological basis for lived experience as a knowledge sub-set.

- The research behind the value of experiential knowledge, models of peer support work, ethical dilemmas and how peer support work relates to traditional mental health discourse.

- The policy developments in relation to peer support work.

- Peer support work in practice, including work with families, support work specialisms and current guidance on best practice.

An essential read for anyone working within mental health services, this book provides a comprehensive guide to peer support work for mental health professionals, programme managers, peer support workers and service users.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development, Professional Reference, and Professional Training

Autoren/Hrsg.

Norton, Michael John

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie Beratungspsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Theorie, Psychoanalyse

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1: Introduction

1. Context: Setting the Scene

Part 2: Theory of Peer Support Work

2. Historical Underpinnings of Mental Health Service Provision Inclusive of the History of the Peer Support Movement

3. Definitions of Peer Support Work

4. Principles and Roles of Peer Support Work

Case Study Contributors: Sandra O’Sullivan, William Gallini-Poole, Olga Zilberberg.

5. Advantages of and Challenges to Peer Support Work

Case Study Contributor: Nicole Troy

Part 3: Research on Peer Support work

6. Experiential Knowledge/Lived Experience

Case Study Contributor: Rachael Burns, Lydia Little

7. Models of Peer Support Work

8. Ethical Dilemmas in Peer Support Work

Case Study Contributors: Karen Beveridge, Nina Eck

9. Peer Support Work in Traditional Mental Health Discourse

Part 4: Policy Relating to Peer Support Work

10. Policy Developments in Support of Peer Support Work

Part 5: The Practice of Peer Support Work

11. Family Peer Support Work

Case Study Contributor: Matthew Jackman

12. Peer Support Work Specialisms

13. Current Peer Support Practices

Part 6: Concluding Remarks

14. Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Michael John Norton is a Recovery and Engagement Programme Lead with the HSE Office of Mental Health Engagement and Recovery. One of Michael’s main areas of responsibility is peer support work due to his past experiences of being a peer support worker for the HSE mental health services in the Republic of Ireland. Michael is also a lecturer with University College Cork, Ireland.