The Experiences of Youth Mental Health Peer Workers over Time: A Qualitative Study with Longitudinal Analysis.

Simmons, MB; Grace, D; Fava, NJ; Coates, D; Dimopoulos-Bick, T; Batchelor, S; Howe, D; Montague, AE

The Experiences of Youth Mental Health Peer Workers over Time: A Qualitative Study with Longitudinal Analysis.

Simmons, MB Grace, D Fava, NJ Coates, D

Dimopoulos-Bick, T Batchelor, S Howe, D Montague, AE

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Community mental health journal, 2020, 56, (5), pp. 906-914
Issue Date:: 2020-07

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dc.contributor.author	Simmons, MB
dc.contributor.author	Grace, D
dc.contributor.author	Fava, NJ
dc.contributor.author	Coates, D https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4463-7615
dc.contributor.author	Dimopoulos-Bick, T
dc.contributor.author	Batchelor, S
dc.contributor.author	Howe, D
dc.contributor.author	Montague, AE
dc.date.accessioned	2020-09-25T05:36:09Z
dc.date.available	2020-01-18
dc.date.available	2020-09-25T05:36:09Z
dc.date.issued	2020-07
dc.identifier.citation	Community mental health journal, 2020, 56, (5), pp. 906-914
dc.identifier.issn	0010-3853
dc.identifier.issn	1573-2789
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dc.description.abstract	Peer work is a rapidly growing part of the mental health workforce, yet few studies explore the implementation of peer work in youth mental health. Qualitative focus groups were conducted with eight youth peer workers at the commencement of their employment, then at 3-months and 6-months after this time. Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic and trajectory analysis. The three main findings included: (1) there was a trajectory from fear to hope; (2) there was an improved understanding of benefits and role definition over time; and (3) there was an evolving concept of understanding shared experiences as a primary asset. Known barriers to implementing peer work are likely to occur in youth mental health settings as well. Ensuring that adequate training, change management and tailored support strategies are important to maximise the chances of successful youth peer work programs.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Springer Science and Business Media LLC
dc.relation.ispartof	Community mental health journal
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dc.subject	1103 Clinical Sciences, 1701 Psychology
dc.subject.classification	Psychiatry
dc.title	The Experiences of Youth Mental Health Peer Workers over Time: A Qualitative Study with Longitudinal Analysis.
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Abstract:

Peer work is a rapidly growing part of the mental health workforce, yet few studies explore the implementation of peer work in youth mental health. Qualitative focus groups were conducted with eight youth peer workers at the commencement of their employment, then at 3-months and 6-months after this time. Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic and trajectory analysis. The three main findings included: (1) there was a trajectory from fear to hope; (2) there was an improved understanding of benefits and role definition over time; and (3) there was an evolving concept of understanding shared experiences as a primary asset. Known barriers to implementing peer work are likely to occur in youth mental health settings as well. Ensuring that adequate training, change management and tailored support strategies are important to maximise the chances of successful youth peer work programs.

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