{"product_id":"peer-support-work-in-mental-health-services-9781032714530","title":"Peer Support Work in Mental Health Services","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eResponding to a growing understanding surrounding the unique knowledge and skill set of individuals with lived experience of mental health conditions, this book responds to a gap in current literature by exploring the role of peer support work through the four realms of theory, research, policy and practice with a particular focus on mental health discourses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with practical case studies and guidance on the most effective approaches to peer support work, chapters support readers in building their knowledge of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe theoretical models of peer work including historical underpinnings, benefits and drawbacks, and the ontological, epistemological basis for lived experience as a knowledge sub-set.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe research behind the value of experiential knowledge, models of peer support work, ethical dilemmas and how peer support work relates to traditional mental health discourse.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe policy developments in relation to peer support work.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeer support work in practice, including work with families, support work specialisms and current guidance on best practice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn essential read for anyone working within mental health services, this book provides a comprehensive guide to peer support work for mental health professionals, programme managers, peer support workers and service users.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51742367678807,"sku":"9781032714530","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032714530.jpg?v=1758384516","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/peer-support-work-in-mental-health-services-9781032714530","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}