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ArticleCommunity mental health journal2026

The Occupation of Youth Peer Support Workers Within an Integrated Youth Services Initiative.

Madelyn Whyte, Kaylie Schols-Flett, Bridgette Ferrara, Cassia Warren, Matt Wenger, Gina Dimitropoulos, Skye Barbic

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Article in Community mental health journal, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Madelyn WhyteDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus T325 - 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 2A1, Canada.
Kaylie Schols-FlettDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus T325 - 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 2A1, Canada.
Bridgette FerraraDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus T325 - 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 2A1, Canada.
Cassia WarrenProvidence Health Care, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Matt WengerProvidence Health Care, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Gina DimitropoulosFaculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Skye BarbicDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus T325 - 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 2A1, Canada. skye.barbic@ubc.ca.ORCID 0000-0002-7076-2452

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Youth peer support workers (YPSWs) use lived/living experience to provide support. However, there is a knowledge gap about service impact on YPSWs themselves. To understand (1) impact being a YPSW has on well-being, (2) experience of being a YPSW, and (3) barriers and facilitators of being a YPSW. Eighteen YPSWs at an integrated youth services (IYS) initiative in British Columbia, Canada, completed semi-structured interviews in fall 2023. Interviews were analysed thematically using an inductive approach. Themes were identified relating to the YPSW role extending beyond employment, providing a sense of purpose and contributing to personal and professional growth as a low-barrier employment opportunity. YPSWs also identified barriers and facilitators within their role. Findings highlight the value of YPSWs as an occupation and the distinction of this role. To strengthen the profession and increase supports for YPSWs, the development of clear policies and standards is essential.

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Adolescent Health ServicesPeer GroupSocial SupportAdolescentAdultBritish ColumbiaFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleQualitative ResearchYoung AdultIntegrated youth servicesMental healthPeer supportSubstance useYouth

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PMID40719969
PMCPMC12789169

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