Mechanisms underpinning effective peer support: a qualitative analysis of interactions between expert peers and patients newly-diagnosed with bipolar disorder

Mechanisms underpinning effective peer support: a qualitative analysis of interactions between expert peers and patients newly-diagnosed with bipolar disorder

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The increasing burden on mental health services has led to the growing use of peer support in psychological interventions. Four theoretical mechanisms have been proposed to underpin effective peer support: advice grounded in experien...

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Main Authors: Proudfoot Judith G, Jayawant Amisha, Whitton Alexis E, Parker Gordon, Manicavasagar Vijaya, Smith Meg, Nicholas Jennifer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Bipolar disorder
Peer support
Experiential knowledge
Social support
Social comparison
Helper therapy
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-244X/12/196

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