Scoping review to evaluate the effects of peer support on the mental health of young adults.

Jérémie Richard Reid RebinskyRahul SureshSerena KubicAdam CarterJasmyn E A CunninghamAmy KerKayla WilliamsMark Sorin

Published in: BMJ open (2022)

Peer support appears to be a promising avenue towards improving the mental health of young adults, with lower barriers to accessing these services when compared with traditional mental health services. The importance of training peer supporters and the differential impact of peer support based on the method of delivery should be investigated in future research.

Keyphrases

mental health
young adults
mental illness
healthcare
primary care
current status
high resolution
atomic force microscopy