[Comparative analysis of access to professional peer helpers in mental health and somatic care]

Soins Psychiatr. 2024 Jul-Aug;45(353):30-33. doi: 10.1016/j.spsy.2024.05.009. Epub 2024 Jun 13.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Peer health mediators are now part of the psychiatric landscape. Their work has been extended to the medico-social, social and addiction fields. The French National Authority for Health advocates the integration of peers into institutions to support and encourage patients' involvement in their care. Psychiatry has been a forerunner in this deployment. Its example could be useful beyond.

Keywords: formation; interprofessionality; interprofessionnalité; médiateur de santé-pair; peer health mediator; psychiatrie; psychiatry; status; statut; training.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • France
  • Health Services Accessibility*
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders* / nursing
  • Mental Disorders* / psychology
  • Peer Group*
  • Psychiatric Nursing