EXPERIENCELABOR supplyCLINICAL supervisionThe mental health Lived Experience workforce (also referred to as peer workforce) is growing rapidly internationally and within Australia. Peer workers are increasingly
Many health disciplines integrate lived experience in education to enrich learning, align with sector standards, and model equitable, person-centred research and practice. Psychology must follow suit to better align the discipline with the evolving needs and values of those it serves. ...
Community pharmacists, as primary healthcare practitioners, play a crucial role in supporting mental health consumers. They often serve as the first point of contact and see mental health consumers more frequently than other healthcare professionals. While their contributions to mental healthcare are ...
in2gr8mentalhealth works with the "pillars" of the mental health scene to destigmatise, support and value lived experience of mental health difficulties in mental health professionals.
Nature Reviews Psychology is interviewing people with lived experience of mental health challenges. We spoke with Lian Zeitz about incorporating experts’ knowledge in research and practice. This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution Access options Access through your ...
By supporting research that values lived experience, funders can help shift mental health research from observation to transformation—ensuring findings translate into practical solutions that truly benefit those most affected. Stakeholders, policymakers, and funders must take dec...
Deepanshi Gulati's Rain On Me organization aims to open a dialogue about mental health in a 'medical-free' zone. /Deepanshi Gulati What has young people's lived experience been? "I've been fighting my demons for years, but I don't give in now and I talk back," reflects ...
Kana Enomoto:Do you see other innovations that could help overcome workforce shortages and help meet the growing demand for mental-health services? Shekhar Saxena:We know there are not enough mental-health professionals to provide the care we need globally, especially in the majority of low- ...
The lived experience workforce has moved from being a grassroots support and activist movement to become the fastest growing workforce within mental health. As lived experience work becomes assimilated within mainstream mental health service delivery, it faces mounting pressure to become more professionaliz...
Nature Reviews Psychology is interviewing people with lived experience of mental health challenges. We spoke with a volunteer from Anoiksis, a patient association for psychosis, about leading conversations about mental health.