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.

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British Journal of Healthcare Assistants
Published
2025-04-02
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https://doi.org/10.12968/bjha.2025.19.4.93
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Mental Health and Patient Involvement
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Role of peer support workers in rehabilitation and psychosis recovery

Hannah Cassidy-Matthews
British Journal of Healthcare Assistants
Mental Health and Patient Involvement
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Role of peer support workers in rehabilitation and psychosis recovery

Hannah Cassidy-Matthews
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Abstract

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.

British Journal of Healthcare AssistantsVol. 19(4)
Early Intervention Foundation (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 88%
Mental Health and Patient Involvement
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