Traumatic and stressful events will always be a part of health care. According to the US Department of Veteran Affairs’ Stress First Aid Model for healthcare, stressors can sometimes lead to emotional ...

Fourteen years ago, I began a degree in person as a first-generation student. My social and academic interactions with peers enriched my university life. But 12 years of working in higher education, ...

India is seeing a rise in mental health challenges—nearly one in seven people are affected by mental health issues, a situation that’s only worsened since the pandemic. Yet, the path to getting help ...

Teen Link volunteers work to provide a safe place for youth in need of mental health support by phone, text or online chat messaging. Credit: Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times The Hechinger Report covers ...

Peer support training helps employees understand how to create a workplace that is welcoming and supportive. The training covers important topics like: Fostering psychological safety Creating a ...

Peer support programs in online schools create inclusive, encouraging environments by fostering academic, social, and emotional connections. Initiatives like peer buddies, study circles, mentorships, ...

If you are are going through a tough time or difficult life circumstance and can’t find the right person to talk to - someone with “Lived Experience” in mental health, addiction and trauma could make ...

The Peer Support Service was popular with men aged 45-plus who were often uncomfortable with face-to-face counselling. Photo / 123rf A free peer support service linking struggling New Zealanders with ...