The Power of Peer Support

Episode 4: Peers and Clinical Teams

Episode 4: Peers and Clinical Teams A strong medical team runs on mutual respect. Peer support specialists need to respect what doctors and nurses know. And doctors and nurses need to understand what peer support specialists bring to the table. When everyone values each other, patients get better care.   Additional Resources: Transcripts [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_RT2CXC9jqdgNvkI4cw33m8jU4_vbAWa?usp=sharing] Office of Consumer & Family Affairs | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services [https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/mental-health/office-consumer-family-affairs] * This webpage provides information about the New Hampshire Office of Consumer & Family Affairs (OCFA) and its Peer Support Specialist certificate program requirements.   National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-10-01-001.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N41OiNe28$]library.samhsa.gov [http://library.samhsa.gov]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-10-01-001.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N41OiNe28$] * SAMHSA’s National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification are designed to accelerate universal adoption, recognition, and integration of the peer workforce, covering the following domains: authenticity and lived experience, training, examinations, formal education, supervised work experience, background checks, recovery, access for all, ethics, costs and fees, and peer supervision.    Peer support: Research and reports | Mental Health America [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mhanational.org/peer-support-research-and-reports/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N43DJ7tb0$]mhanational.org [http://mhanational.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mhanational.org/peer-support-research-and-reports/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N43DJ7tb0$] * This webpage shares research and reports on peer support, including the following topics: general overview, workforce integration, evidence for digital peer support, loneliness and social isolation, as well as population-specific peer support.   Advisory Expanding Behavioral Health Teams in Care Deserts With Community Health Workers and Peer Support Specialists [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/advisory-expanding-behavioral-health-teams-care-deserts-pep26-07-001.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4E8kgbYY$]library.samhsa.gov [http://library.samhsa.gov]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/advisory-expanding-behavioral-health-teams-care-deserts-pep26-07-001.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4E8kgbYY$] * This SAMHSA advisory discusses strategies for expanding access to services in behavioral health care deserts through the use of community health workers and peer support specialist roles.    The Case for Expanding Peer Support | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nami.org/blog/the-case-for-expanding-peer-support/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4qd1hnmo$]nami.org [http://nami.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nami.org/blog/the-case-for-expanding-peer-support/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4qd1hnmo$] * Written by a NAMI Connections facilitator, this blog post recounts the experiences of a peer support worker and the impact peer support can have.   Implementing Peer Supports in Mental Health Services: A Perspective from the Field - Center for Health Care Strategies [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.chcs.org/resource/implementing-peer-supports-in-mental-health-services-a-perspective-from-the-field/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N45j2VFC8$]chcs.org [http://chcs.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.chcs.org/resource/implementing-peer-supports-in-mental-health-services-a-perspective-from-the-field/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N45j2VFC8$] * This blog post summarizes best practices for implementing peer support interventions and advancing recovery-oriented care in mental health provider organizations.   Implementation of peer support in mental health services: A systematic review of the literature - PubMed [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33793284/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4xG4-KYY$]pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov [http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33793284/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4xG4-KYY$] * This literature review synthesizes the existing literature on the implementation of peer support interventions and identifies barriers and facilitators using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).    The Benefits and Challenges of Established Peer Support Programmes for Patients, Informal Caregivers, and Healthcare Providers - PMC [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9508871/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4IcpgyNM$]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov [http://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9508871/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4IcpgyNM$] * This research article explores how seven existing peer support programs help patients with a variety of health conditions, the challenges that these programs meet, and how they are addressed. The Effectiveness of Peer Support in Personal and Clinical Recovery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | Psychiatric Services [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202100138__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4sbwWwhE$]psychiatryonline.org [http://psychiatryonline.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202100138__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4sbwWwhE$] * This systematic review covers the existing literature on the effectiveness of peer support for the recovery of adults with mental illness and evaluates the effectiveness of peer support in different settings.   The Future of Mental Health Care: Peer-to-Peer Support and Social Media - Abstract - Europe PMC [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://europepmc.org/article/MED/26744309__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4ZZ2Ewx0$]europepmc.org [http://europepmc.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://europepmc.org/article/MED/26744309__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4ZZ2Ewx0$] * This commentary offers perspective on how online peer-to-peer connections among people with serious mental illness could advance efforts to promote mental and physical wellbeing in this group.   Peer Support:  What Makes it Unique [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mgq.ypj.mybluehost.me/website_8182e4d1/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Peer_Support_What_Makes_it_Unique_Mead.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N47gM3iLU$]mgq.ypj.mybluehost.me [http://mgq.ypj.mybluehost.me]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mgq.ypj.mybluehost.me/website_8182e4d1/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Peer_Support_What_Makes_it_Unique_Mead.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N47gM3iLU$] * This paper offers perspective on what makes peer support unique, comments on its integrity to the movement from which it came, and discusses practice and evaluation standards to help a variety of peer initiatives sustain peer support values in action.   Peer Support Workers in Health: A Qualitative Metasynthesis of Their Experiences [journals.plos.org] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371*journal.pone.0141122&type=printable__;Lw!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4UeoiRkQ$] * This research article systematically reviews peer support workers’ perceptions of their role experiences from qualitative studies, synthesizes the findings to identify common constructs, and assesses how this evidence could impact peer support workers’ effectiveness as well as the promotion of standardization and accreditation of peer support work.

Episode 3: Peers at Work

Episode 3: Peers at Work What does a peer support specialist do? They build trust with patients, offer encouragement, and stay reachable by phone or text. They help people feel less judged and less alone. And when things get hard, like when someone starts using again, they show up. Additional Resources: Transcripts [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_RT2CXC9jqdgNvkI4cw33m8jU4_vbAWa?usp=sharing] Office of Consumer & Family Affairs | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services [https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/mental-health/office-consumer-family-affairs] * This webpage provides information about the New Hampshire Office of Consumer & Family Affairs (OCFA) and its Peer Support Specialist certificate program requirements.   National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-10-01-001.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N41OiNe28$]library.samhsa.gov [http://library.samhsa.gov]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-10-01-001.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N41OiNe28$] * SAMHSA’s National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification are designed to accelerate universal adoption, recognition, and integration of the peer workforce, covering the following domains: authenticity and lived experience, training, examinations, formal education, supervised work experience, background checks, recovery, access for all, ethics, costs and fees, and peer supervision.    Peer support: Research and reports | Mental Health America [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mhanational.org/peer-support-research-and-reports/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N43DJ7tb0$]mhanational.org [http://mhanational.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mhanational.org/peer-support-research-and-reports/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N43DJ7tb0$] * This webpage shares research and reports on peer support, including the following topics: general overview, workforce integration, evidence for digital peer support, loneliness and social isolation, as well as population-specific peer support.   Advisory Expanding Behavioral Health Teams in Care Deserts With Community Health Workers and Peer Support Specialists [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/advisory-expanding-behavioral-health-teams-care-deserts-pep26-07-001.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4E8kgbYY$]library.samhsa.gov [http://library.samhsa.gov]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/advisory-expanding-behavioral-health-teams-care-deserts-pep26-07-001.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4E8kgbYY$] * This SAMHSA advisory discusses strategies for expanding access to services in behavioral health care deserts through the use of community health workers and peer support specialist roles.    The Case for Expanding Peer Support | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nami.org/blog/the-case-for-expanding-peer-support/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4qd1hnmo$]nami.org [http://nami.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nami.org/blog/the-case-for-expanding-peer-support/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4qd1hnmo$] * Written by a NAMI Connections facilitator, this blog post recounts the experiences of a peer support worker and the impact peer support can have.   Implementing Peer Supports in Mental Health Services: A Perspective from the Field - Center for Health Care Strategies [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.chcs.org/resource/implementing-peer-supports-in-mental-health-services-a-perspective-from-the-field/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N45j2VFC8$]chcs.org [http://chcs.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.chcs.org/resource/implementing-peer-supports-in-mental-health-services-a-perspective-from-the-field/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N45j2VFC8$] * This blog post summarizes best practices for implementing peer support interventions and advancing recovery-oriented care in mental health provider organizations.   Implementation of peer support in mental health services: A systematic review of the literature - PubMed [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33793284/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4xG4-KYY$]pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov [http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33793284/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4xG4-KYY$] * This literature review synthesizes the existing literature on the implementation of peer support interventions and identifies barriers and facilitators using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).    The Benefits and Challenges of Established Peer Support Programmes for Patients, Informal Caregivers, and Healthcare Providers - PMC [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9508871/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4IcpgyNM$]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov [http://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9508871/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4IcpgyNM$] * This research article explores how seven existing peer support programs help patients with a variety of health conditions, the challenges that these programs meet, and how they are addressed. The Effectiveness of Peer Support in Personal and Clinical Recovery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | Psychiatric Services [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202100138__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4sbwWwhE$]psychiatryonline.org [http://psychiatryonline.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202100138__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4sbwWwhE$] * This systematic review covers the existing literature on the effectiveness of peer support for the recovery of adults with mental illness and evaluates the effectiveness of peer support in different settings.   The Future of Mental Health Care: Peer-to-Peer Support and Social Media - Abstract - Europe PMC [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://europepmc.org/article/MED/26744309__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4ZZ2Ewx0$]europepmc.org [http://europepmc.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://europepmc.org/article/MED/26744309__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4ZZ2Ewx0$] * This commentary offers perspective on how online peer-to-peer connections among people with serious mental illness could advance efforts to promote mental and physical wellbeing in this group.   Peer Support:  What Makes it Unique [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mgq.ypj.mybluehost.me/website_8182e4d1/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Peer_Support_What_Makes_it_Unique_Mead.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N47gM3iLU$]mgq.ypj.mybluehost.me [http://mgq.ypj.mybluehost.me]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mgq.ypj.mybluehost.me/website_8182e4d1/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Peer_Support_What_Makes_it_Unique_Mead.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N47gM3iLU$] * This paper offers perspective on what makes peer support unique, comments on its integrity to the movement from which it came, and discusses practice and evaluation standards to help a variety of peer initiatives sustain peer support values in action.   Peer Support Workers in Health: A Qualitative Metasynthesis of Their Experiences [journals.plos.org] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371*journal.pone.0141122&type=printable__;Lw!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4UeoiRkQ$] * This research article systematically reviews peer support workers’ perceptions of their role experiences from qualitative studies, synthesizes the findings to identify common constructs, and assesses how this evidence could impact peer support workers’ effectiveness as well as the promotion of standardization and accreditation of peer support work.

Episode 2: Peers Can Restore Trust

Episode 2: Peers Can Restore Trust Many people with addiction have been treated poorly when trying to get help. These bad experiences can stop them from trying again. Peer support specialists know what that feels like and can help people get the care they deserve. Additional Resources: Transcripts [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_RT2CXC9jqdgNvkI4cw33m8jU4_vbAWa?usp=sharing] Office of Consumer & Family Affairs | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services [https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/mental-health/office-consumer-family-affairs] * This webpage provides information about the New Hampshire Office of Consumer & Family Affairs (OCFA) and its Peer Support Specialist certificate program requirements.   National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-10-01-001.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N41OiNe28$]library.samhsa.gov [http://library.samhsa.gov]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-10-01-001.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N41OiNe28$] * SAMHSA’s National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification are designed to accelerate universal adoption, recognition, and integration of the peer workforce, covering the following domains: authenticity and lived experience, training, examinations, formal education, supervised work experience, background checks, recovery, access for all, ethics, costs and fees, and peer supervision.    Peer support: Research and reports | Mental Health America [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mhanational.org/peer-support-research-and-reports/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N43DJ7tb0$]mhanational.org [http://mhanational.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mhanational.org/peer-support-research-and-reports/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N43DJ7tb0$] * This webpage shares research and reports on peer support, including the following topics: general overview, workforce integration, evidence for digital peer support, loneliness and social isolation, as well as population-specific peer support.   Advisory Expanding Behavioral Health Teams in Care Deserts With Community Health Workers and Peer Support Specialists [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/advisory-expanding-behavioral-health-teams-care-deserts-pep26-07-001.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4E8kgbYY$]library.samhsa.gov [http://library.samhsa.gov]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/advisory-expanding-behavioral-health-teams-care-deserts-pep26-07-001.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4E8kgbYY$] * This SAMHSA advisory discusses strategies for expanding access to services in behavioral health care deserts through the use of community health workers and peer support specialist roles.    The Case for Expanding Peer Support | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nami.org/blog/the-case-for-expanding-peer-support/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4qd1hnmo$]nami.org [http://nami.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nami.org/blog/the-case-for-expanding-peer-support/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4qd1hnmo$] * Written by a NAMI Connections facilitator, this blog post recounts the experiences of a peer support worker and the impact peer support can have.   Implementing Peer Supports in Mental Health Services: A Perspective from the Field - Center for Health Care Strategies [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.chcs.org/resource/implementing-peer-supports-in-mental-health-services-a-perspective-from-the-field/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N45j2VFC8$]chcs.org [http://chcs.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.chcs.org/resource/implementing-peer-supports-in-mental-health-services-a-perspective-from-the-field/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N45j2VFC8$] * This blog post summarizes best practices for implementing peer support interventions and advancing recovery-oriented care in mental health provider organizations.   Implementation of peer support in mental health services: A systematic review of the literature - PubMed [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33793284/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4xG4-KYY$]pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov [http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33793284/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4xG4-KYY$] * This literature review synthesizes the existing literature on the implementation of peer support interventions and identifies barriers and facilitators using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).    The Benefits and Challenges of Established Peer Support Programmes for Patients, Informal Caregivers, and Healthcare Providers - PMC [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9508871/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4IcpgyNM$]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov [http://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9508871/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4IcpgyNM$] * This research article explores how seven existing peer support programs help patients with a variety of health conditions, the challenges that these programs meet, and how they are addressed. The Effectiveness of Peer Support in Personal and Clinical Recovery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | Psychiatric Services [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202100138__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4sbwWwhE$]psychiatryonline.org [http://psychiatryonline.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202100138__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4sbwWwhE$] * This systematic review covers the existing literature on the effectiveness of peer support for the recovery of adults with mental illness and evaluates the effectiveness of peer support in different settings.   The Future of Mental Health Care: Peer-to-Peer Support and Social Media - Abstract - Europe PMC [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://europepmc.org/article/MED/26744309__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4ZZ2Ewx0$]europepmc.org [http://europepmc.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://europepmc.org/article/MED/26744309__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4ZZ2Ewx0$] * This commentary offers perspective on how online peer-to-peer connections among people with serious mental illness could advance efforts to promote mental and physical wellbeing in this group.   Peer Support:  What Makes it Unique [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mgq.ypj.mybluehost.me/website_8182e4d1/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Peer_Support_What_Makes_it_Unique_Mead.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N47gM3iLU$]mgq.ypj.mybluehost.me [http://mgq.ypj.mybluehost.me]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mgq.ypj.mybluehost.me/website_8182e4d1/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Peer_Support_What_Makes_it_Unique_Mead.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N47gM3iLU$] * This paper offers perspective on what makes peer support unique, comments on its integrity to the movement from which it came, and discusses practice and evaluation standards to help a variety of peer initiatives sustain peer support values in action.   Peer Support Workers in Health: A Qualitative Metasynthesis of Their Experiences [journals.plos.org] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371*journal.pone.0141122&type=printable__;Lw!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4UeoiRkQ$] * This research article systematically reviews peer support workers’ perceptions of their role experiences from qualitative studies, synthesizes the findings to identify common constructs, and assesses how this evidence could impact peer support workers’ effectiveness as well as the promotion of standardization and accreditation of peer support work.

Episode 1: Human Connection

Episode 1: Human Connection Doctors and nurses bring medical knowledge. A peer support specialist brings something different: their own life experience, real understanding, and a genuine human connection. Additional Resources: Transcripts [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_RT2CXC9jqdgNvkI4cw33m8jU4_vbAWa?usp=sharing] Office of Consumer & Family Affairs | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services [https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/mental-health/office-consumer-family-affairs] * This webpage provides information about the New Hampshire Office of Consumer & Family Affairs (OCFA) and its Peer Support Specialist certificate program requirements.   National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-10-01-001.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N41OiNe28$]library.samhsa.gov [http://library.samhsa.gov]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep23-10-01-001.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N41OiNe28$] * SAMHSA’s National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification are designed to accelerate universal adoption, recognition, and integration of the peer workforce, covering the following domains: authenticity and lived experience, training, examinations, formal education, supervised work experience, background checks, recovery, access for all, ethics, costs and fees, and peer supervision.    Peer support: Research and reports | Mental Health America [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mhanational.org/peer-support-research-and-reports/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N43DJ7tb0$]mhanational.org [http://mhanational.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mhanational.org/peer-support-research-and-reports/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N43DJ7tb0$] * This webpage shares research and reports on peer support, including the following topics: general overview, workforce integration, evidence for digital peer support, loneliness and social isolation, as well as population-specific peer support.   Advisory Expanding Behavioral Health Teams in Care Deserts With Community Health Workers and Peer Support Specialists [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/advisory-expanding-behavioral-health-teams-care-deserts-pep26-07-001.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4E8kgbYY$]library.samhsa.gov [http://library.samhsa.gov]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/advisory-expanding-behavioral-health-teams-care-deserts-pep26-07-001.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4E8kgbYY$] * This SAMHSA advisory discusses strategies for expanding access to services in behavioral health care deserts through the use of community health workers and peer support specialist roles.    The Case for Expanding Peer Support | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nami.org/blog/the-case-for-expanding-peer-support/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4qd1hnmo$]nami.org [http://nami.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nami.org/blog/the-case-for-expanding-peer-support/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4qd1hnmo$] * Written by a NAMI Connections facilitator, this blog post recounts the experiences of a peer support worker and the impact peer support can have.   Implementing Peer Supports in Mental Health Services: A Perspective from the Field - Center for Health Care Strategies [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.chcs.org/resource/implementing-peer-supports-in-mental-health-services-a-perspective-from-the-field/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N45j2VFC8$]chcs.org [http://chcs.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.chcs.org/resource/implementing-peer-supports-in-mental-health-services-a-perspective-from-the-field/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N45j2VFC8$] * This blog post summarizes best practices for implementing peer support interventions and advancing recovery-oriented care in mental health provider organizations.   Implementation of peer support in mental health services: A systematic review of the literature - PubMed [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33793284/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4xG4-KYY$]pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov [http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33793284/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4xG4-KYY$] * This literature review synthesizes the existing literature on the implementation of peer support interventions and identifies barriers and facilitators using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).    The Benefits and Challenges of Established Peer Support Programmes for Patients, Informal Caregivers, and Healthcare Providers - PMC [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9508871/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4IcpgyNM$]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov [http://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9508871/__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4IcpgyNM$] * This research article explores how seven existing peer support programs help patients with a variety of health conditions, the challenges that these programs meet, and how they are addressed. The Effectiveness of Peer Support in Personal and Clinical Recovery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | Psychiatric Services [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202100138__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4sbwWwhE$]psychiatryonline.org [http://psychiatryonline.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202100138__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4sbwWwhE$] * This systematic review covers the existing literature on the effectiveness of peer support for the recovery of adults with mental illness and evaluates the effectiveness of peer support in different settings.   The Future of Mental Health Care: Peer-to-Peer Support and Social Media - Abstract - Europe PMC [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://europepmc.org/article/MED/26744309__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4ZZ2Ewx0$]europepmc.org [http://europepmc.org]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://europepmc.org/article/MED/26744309__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4ZZ2Ewx0$] * This commentary offers perspective on how online peer-to-peer connections among people with serious mental illness could advance efforts to promote mental and physical wellbeing in this group.   Peer Support:  What Makes it Unique [ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mgq.ypj.mybluehost.me/website_8182e4d1/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Peer_Support_What_Makes_it_Unique_Mead.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N47gM3iLU$]mgq.ypj.mybluehost.me [http://mgq.ypj.mybluehost.me]] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mgq.ypj.mybluehost.me/website_8182e4d1/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Peer_Support_What_Makes_it_Unique_Mead.pdf__;!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N47gM3iLU$] * This paper offers perspective on what makes peer support unique, comments on its integrity to the movement from which it came, and discusses practice and evaluation standards to help a variety of peer initiatives sustain peer support values in action.   Peer Support Workers in Health: A Qualitative Metasynthesis of Their Experiences [journals.plos.org] [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371*journal.pone.0141122&type=printable__;Lw!!Eh6P0A!XnVXfpp1U-WZRBXzhyXVST37OScrRJ2J2MGCstkdPhkSCwKVQ1xT2ZHyYlJNjGL89pGOtdtz1DDVJd62Csu39kXoJGbhOU_Uw4N4UeoiRkQ$] * This research article systematically reviews peer support workers’ perceptions of their role experiences from qualitative studies, synthesizes the findings to identify common constructs, and assesses how this evidence could impact peer support workers’ effectiveness as well as the promotion of standardization and accreditation of peer support work.