A day in the life of a peer support worker: re-entry

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to share the experiences and reflections of a peer support worker over the course of a day working in mental health services.

Design/methodology/approach

A narrative approach has been taken to structure reflections based on the experience of returning to work after taking sick leave.

Findings

Reflections are offered based on the process of returning to work and the way that this experience sheds light on personal recovery.

Originality/value

This paper adds to the small number of accounts of the experiences of peer support working in mental health services and as such is highly original.

Citation

Watson, E. (2016), "A day in the life of a peer support worker: re-entry", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 20 No. 3, pp. 149-152. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-05-2016-0014