By Jo Bower There are multiple dimensions to health—health is not just symptom monitoring, but it is also our social relationships, how we grew up, and even where we live. Not surprisingly, peer supporters are increasingly being included in integrated care models that address multiple dimensions of health. In some states, peer supporters are established […]
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Peer Support and Self-Management May Impact Early Mortality
People with a lived experience of a mental health condition have a reduced life expectancy of 11-30 years compared to the general population. This disparity in mortality has been said to be due to cardiovascular disease, obesity, and tobacco use. A critical strategy to improve health and impact early mortality rates in people with a […]