Role of peer support workers in rehabilitation and psychosis recovery
This article explores the critical role of peer support workers in meeting the rehabilitation needs of clients within the early intervention service at the Central and Northwest London NHS Foundation Trust. The author reflects on her own practice, and discusses the use of holistic techniques and approaches to help individuals with psychosis to navigate recovery. A case study is included to illustrate the impact of peer support in fostering recovery, improving wellbeing, and enabling social reintegration.
Authors
- Hannah Cassidy-Matthews
Institutions
- Early Intervention Foundation (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- British Journal of Healthcare Assistants
- Published
- 2025-04-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2025.19.4.93
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00