There were more visits to Peer support/Self-Help groups last year, than there were visits to the offices of mental health professionals.
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Few Peer support/Self-Help Group leaders have more than minimal training in how to lead a Group successfully.
Peer Support groups have exploded in popularity, as the public and the healthcare community recognize that they provide an effective complement to formal care, and improve the chance that many participants will have better healthcare outcomes.
There were more visits to Peer support/Self-Help groups last year, than there were visits to the offices of mental health professionals