Effects of a Peer-Run Course on Recovery From Serious Mental Illness: A Randomized Controlled Trial

van Gestel-Timmermans, Hanneke; Brouwers, Evelien; A. L. M. van Assen, Marcel; van Nieuwenhuizen, Chijs

doi:10.1176/appi.ps.201000450

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Effects of a Peer-Run Course on Recovery From Serious Mental Illness: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Published in Psychiatric Services • Jan 1, 2012

Authors:

Hanneke van Gestel-Timmermans

Evelien Brouwers

Marcel A. L. M. van Assen

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Research on the effectiveness of peer-run services on the recovery of people with major psychiatric problems has been limited and poorly controlled. This study evaluated the effects of a 12-week peer-run course on recovery, "Recovery Is Up to You." METHODS: Recruitment of people with majo...

Subject

Randomized controlled trial

Mental illness

Psychology

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