


What Do Peer Support Specialists Do
Living in an increasingly fast-paced and demanding world, it’s no wonder many people feel isolated, overwhelmed, or misunderstood. Luckily, a compassionate, empathetic person can make all the difference in times of emotional distress or crisis. Enter the peer...
What Makes a Good Peer Support Specialist?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimated that there were around 126,700 community health workers in the United States in 2021. Among this number are peer support specialists who feel a sense of fulfillment by improving the lives of others. If you’re a mental...
Some Reasons You Might Prefer Peer Support Over Therapy
The mental health plateau has officially experienced a Rennaissance – of a sort. The stigma revolving around exceptionally common yet often cloaked mental conditions, such as depression or high-functioning anxiety, has finally released its iron-casted grip; and...
What are the benefits of peer support in mental Health?
It is unavoidable that everyone encounters problems and challenges to grow stronger and develop new skills. Even when these instances have long since passed, people rarely find it simpler to communicate the struggles they have faced or the solutions they have found....