Objective This review assessed the level of evidence and effectiveness of peer support
services delivered by individuals in recovery to those with serious mental illnesses or co …

Although there is now increasing evidence as to the role played by social factors in
contributing to the onset of mental health difficulties, there has been little systematic …

Introduction: Recovery from serious mental illness has historically not been considered a
likely or even possible outcome. However, a range of evidence suggests the courses of SMI …

It is well established that heart rate variability (HRV) plays an important role in social
communication. Polyvagal theory suggests that HRV may provide a sensitive marker of …

Student mental health is an issue of great concern for universities, with rising numbers of
mental health problems being reported and students reporting issues with accessing …

Objective The promotion of recovery is the driving philosophy underlying national, state, and
local mental health systems. Although numerous recovery-oriented measures have been …

Mutual help programs (MHPs) are informal services developed and operated by people with
serious mental illnesses for peers with these illnesses. We expect MHPs to have positive …

A large, nationally representative sample from a preexisting dataset, the National Core
Indicators, was used to examine the impact of stress and social support on the mental health …

This research provides a critical consideration of the outcome measures used to assess
physical activity in individuals with severe mental illness. A narrative synthesis was utilised …

The impact of stigma and discrimination against persons with mental illness is well
documented. Less well researched are the interpersonal and intrapersonal mechanisms that …