Practitioner Facilitated Peer Programs in Student Mental Health: Best Practice Case Examples

Eva-Marie Seeto; Alexandra Sharp; Allison Wills; Matthew Styles

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Practitioner Facilitated Peer Programs in Student Mental Health: Best Practice Case Examples

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Practitioner Facilitated Peer Programs in Student Mental Health: Best Practice Case Examples

Eva-Marie Seeto, Alexandra Sharp, Allison Wills and Matthew Styles

Journal of the Australian and New Zealand Student Services Association, Vol.41, pp.32-34

2013

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Abstract

The increasing number of tertiary education students presenting with complex and often difficult to manage mental health conditions, has been topical in international literature for over two decades. In a qualitative research study undertaken at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) of the lived experience of students with chronic psychological disorders, the importance of feeling connected with a like-peer that was empathetic and accepting rated strongly in the responses of all participants. Students sought shared insight into how others were able to successfully cope with the rigours of academia, while also managing the demands of an unpredictable health condition. Two programs, based upon international good practice frameworks, were initiated in response to the identified unmet need of authentic peer support.

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Title: Practitioner Facilitated Peer Programs in Student Mental Health: Best Practice Case Examples
Authors: Eva-Marie Seeto (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Alexandra Sharp (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Allison Wills (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Matthew Styles (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Publication details: Journal of the Australian and New Zealand Student Services Association, Vol.41, pp.32-34
Publisher: Australian and New Zealand Student Services Association Inc.
Date published: 2013
ISSN: 1320-2480
Organisation Unit: School of Tertiary Access - Legacy; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Indigenous Services - Legacy; Community Engagement; Student Services and Engagement; School of Law and Society; Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449042902621
Output Type: Journal article

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