Changes in attitudes of mental health care staff surrounding the implementation of peer support work: A qualitative study

Overall, staff attitudes changed as a result of reflexive processes induced by their interactions with PSWs. This poses a dilemma as changes in MHWs and larger institutions are expected to occur prior to the implementation of peer support work to facilitate their integration. Further research is needed to evaluate whether and how staff training can facilitate the implementation of PSWs by targeting MHWs' attitudes.