Vocational peer support for people with serious mental illness: a scoping review on mechanisms, structures, lived experience and perceived impacts
A scoping review examines the role of peer support in vocational rehabilitation for individuals with serious mental illness. The study identifies key themes including structural implementation, professionalization, and user-reported benefits like increased agency and stigma reduction.
Why it matters
Understanding effective peer-led vocational support is critical for improving labor market integration and recovery outcomes for people living with mental health conditions.
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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