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Primary Health Networks (PHN) mental health care guidance – peer workforce role in mental health and suicide prevention

This document provides guidance on the mental health and suicide prevention peer workforce,e and how Primary Health Networks (PHNs) can support the employment of peer workers as part of multi-disciplinary teams, for better mental health care.

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Primary Health Networks (PHN) mental health care guidance – peer workforce role in mental health and suicide prevention

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Guideline
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Health sector
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English
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This document includes: 

  • What is a mental health and suicide prevention peer worker?
  • Evidence of the benefits of mental health and suicide prevention peer workers
  • Why is this a priority activity for PHNs?
  • What is expected of PHNs?
  • Additional resources
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Primary Health Networks (PHN) collection of primary mental health care resources
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