Emerging evidence and subsequent increasing recognition in Australian and international policy suggests that peer work is a key part of best practice youth mental health services. However, it is not yet widely understood or studied.
This evidence summary is for clinicians, service leaders, peer workers, policymakers and anyone else interested in the current evidence for peer support in youth mental health.
It provides and overview of peer work in mental health, discusses the current available high-quality evidence for it, and explains why it may be particularly well suited to youth mental health settings.