{"product_id":"peer-support-work-in-mental-michael-john-norton-9781032717043","title":"Peer Support Work in Mental Health Services: Theory, Research, Policy and Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eResponding to a growing understanding surrounding the unique knowledge and skill set of individuals with lived experience of mental health conditions, this book responds to a gap in current literature by exploring the role of peer support work through the four realms of theory, research, policy and practice with a particular focus on mental health discourses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with practical case studies and guidance on the most effective approaches to peer support work, chapters support readers in building their knowledge of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe theoretical models of peer work including historical underpinnings, benefits and drawbacks, and the ontological, epistemological basis for lived experience as a knowledge sub-set.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe research behind the value of experiential knowledge, models of peer support work, ethical dilemmas and how peer support work relates to traditional mental health discourse.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe policy developments in relation to peer support work.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeer support work in practice, including work with families, support work specialisms and current guidance on best practice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA must-read read for those working within mental health services, this book provides a comprehensive guide to peer support work for mental health professionals, programme managers, peer support workers and service users.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael John Norton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1032717041\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781032717043\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/22\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.17lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d","brand":"Michael John Norton","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48621901545727,"sku":"9781032717043","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/peer-support-work-in-mental-michael-john-norton-9781032717043","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}