Peer support programs
January 1, 2016 Workplace Strategies for Mental Health
Peer support programs are becoming more common as part of an overall approach to psychological health and safety in the workplace. Based on expert advice, this site from Workplace Strategies for Mental Health provides valuable resources for employers considering launching their own programs, including an overview of workplace programs, key considerations, tips for sustaining peer supporters, and the costs and benefits of peer support programs.
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