Clinical practice points

This resource provides an overview of youth peer work for mental health peer workers, clinicians and service leaders who may be new to the youth peer work role.

This resource:

• supports understanding of the peer work role with specific attention to peer work values, skills and strengths;
• addresses common challenges associated with the peer work role with recommended approaches that promote success;
• provides suggestions to clinicians about ways in which they can be advocates and allies to the peer work role; and
• acknowledges the benefits of youth peer work in youth mental health services.