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Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research

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01-05-2018 | Original Article

Qualitative Evaluation of a Peer Navigator Program for Latinos with Serious Mental Illness

Authors: Lindsay Sheehan, Alessandra Torres, Juana L. Lara, Deysi Paniagua, Jonathon E. Larson, John Mayes, Susan Doig, Patrick W. Corrigan, The Latino Consumer Research Team

Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research | Issue 3/2018

Abstract

Peer navigator programs (PNP) may help reduce physical health disparities for ethnic minorities with serious mental illness (SMI). However, specific aspects of PNP that are important to peer navigators and their clients are under-researched. A qualitative study explored the perspectives of service users (n = 15) and peer navigators (n = 5) participating in a randomized controlled trial of a PNP for Latinos with SMI. Results show PN engagement with service users spans diverse areas and that interactions with peers, trust, and accessibility are important from a service user perspective. PNs discussed needs for high-quality supervision, organizational support, and additional resources for undocumented Latinos.

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Title: Qualitative Evaluation of a Peer Navigator Program for Latinos with Serious Mental Illness
Authors: Lindsay Sheehan
Alessandra Torres
Juana L. Lara
Deysi Paniagua
Jonathon E. Larson
John Mayes
Susan Doig
Patrick W. Corrigan
The Latino Consumer Research Team
Publication date: 01-05-2018
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Issue 3/2018
Print ISSN: 0894-587X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3289
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-017-0839-5

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