People with lived experience of mental health challenges are extensively employed as peer
workers within mental health and substance use services worldwide. Research shows that …

Background Justice-involved populations report a higher than average number of pre-
incarceration stressful life events. However, few studies have described stressful life events …

Certified peer specialists (CPS) are mental health professionals who draw their expertise
from lived experience with mental illness and mental distress. They tale a nonmedical …

The relationship between 'I'and 'we', and how group membership impacts on self-identity
and behaviour, is of long-standing interest to social psychologists. Social identity theories …

Internationally, transitions from prison to the community are often precarious experiences for
people who are living with substance use and mental health concerns. In Canada, a …

Background There is a growing body of evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of peer-
led services in supporting community reintegration for people released from prison. This …

In several Western countries, mental health professionals work in accordance with the
principles of recovery-oriented practices, but there is little research into what opportunities …

There are an estimated 2.2 million people incarcerated in the United States and many suffer
from mental illness. Specific phobia, fear of injury affects 7–9% of adults and 75% of those …

In this innovative program, incarcerated persons are credentialed as peer support
specialists and–while still incarcerated–assist other incarcerated persons who have …

Substance use and abuse continue to increase, and the adverse physical, emotional, and
mental effects impact the individual user, their family and friends, and the community. Peer …