The Peer Platform
An educational platform made for peers and the people they support in mental health settings.
The Peer Platform
This program was made to meet the needs of the peer community based on research and peer feedback. This program offers education on physical health, wellness, and communication methods within peer settings.
Peers who utilize this program will have materials and discussion points to help direct conversations around health-related topics. People receiving their support will increase their awareness of these topics, which can influence their quality of life.
Learning Format
This book is meant for the peer supporters who will lead the discussion with individuals recovering from mental illness. It contains similar content to the Peer Platform book, with the addition of discussion prompts, learning objectives, and information on how to lead groups. To learn more, click the title (Group Leader Book).
This book contains the original materials of the program for group members. It is meant to be utilized within a group setting with a peer supporter guiding the group discussion.
To learn more, click the title (The Peer Platform Book).
Created with Collaboration
This education program was designed by a doctoral student of Occupational Therapy with the feedback of peers and persons served in mental health settings and peer-reviewed research into the needs of both groups.
