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Consumer Empowerment and Self-Advocacy Outcomes in a Randomized Study of Peer-Led Education

Authors: Susan A. Pickett, Sita M. Diehl, Pamela J. Steigman, Joy D. Prater, Anthony Fox, Patricia Shipley, Dennis D. Grey, Judith A. Cook

Published in: Community Mental Health Journal | Issue 4/2012

Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of the Building Recovery of Individual Dreams and Goals (BRIDGES) peer-led education intervention in empowering mental health consumers to become better advocates for their own care. A total of 428 adults with mental illness were randomly assigned to BRIDGES (intervention condition) or a services as usual wait list (control condition). Interviews were conducted at enrollment, at the end of the intervention, and 6-months post-intervention. Random regression results indicate that, compared to controls, BRIDGES participants experienced significant increases in overall empowerment, empowerment-self-esteem, and self-advocacy-assertiveness, and maintained these improved outcomes over time. Peer-led education interventions may provide participants with the information, skills and support they need to become more actively involved in the treatment decision-making process.

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Title: Consumer Empowerment and Self-Advocacy Outcomes in a Randomized Study of Peer-Led Education
Authors: Susan A. Pickett
Sita M. Diehl
Pamela J. Steigman
Joy D. Prater
Anthony Fox
Patricia Shipley
Dennis D. Grey
Judith A. Cook
Publication date: 01-08-2012
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Community Mental Health Journal / Issue 4/2012
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-012-9507-0

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