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A Narrative Review of Factors Influencing Peer Support Role Implementation in Mental Health Systems: Implications for Research, Policy and Practice
AbstractWith increasing calls to incorporate recovery principles into conventional mental health care, the importance of peer support worker (PSW) services has gained attention. However, studies consistently show that PSWs remain underutilized. Although research addresses several factors that influence formal implementation of their role, there is lack of a comprehensive framework that synthesizes the factors and addresses their interlevel interactions. This paper provides a narrative review and synthesis of literature on multilevel factors that influence formal PSW role implementation in mental health systems. We conducte...
Source: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research - January 11, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

“Let them know it’s okay to get help”: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Police Officers
AbstractThe following research used a paper and pencil survey to assess programming for mental health and wellness in 7742 law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. A total of 465 respondents provided data to two open-ended questions to share several types of programs and services that would be beneficial for agencies to support officers who experience job challenges or stress. The qualitative data was analyzed via constant-comparison method by two independent coders who engaged in several techniques to aid in trustworthiness. The resulting themes included officer wellness initiatives, counseling, and the role...
Source: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research - January 8, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Proactive versus Reactive: Strategies in the Implementation of School-based Services for Students with ASD
This study is an important first step to explore resource allocation for school-based services for students with ASD. (Source: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research)
Source: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research - January 7, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Factors Influencing Attendees ’ Engagement with Group Psychoeducation: A Multi-stakeholder Perspective
AbstractFew studies have explored the problem of engagement in relation to group psychoeducation from a multi-site and multi-stakeholder perspective. The aim of the study was to explore the factors influencing service user and family engagement with group psychoeducation programmes. The study design was qualitative descriptive. Data were collected through individual and focus group interviews with key stakeholders (n  = 75) involved with the programme within 14 mental health sites in the Republic of Ireland. Enablers and barriers to engagement were identified at participant, provider, programme and organization level. ...
Source: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research - January 6, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research