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February 25, 2026International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthOpen Access

Peer-Led Models Focussed on Emotional Distress and Suicide Prevention: A Scoping Review

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DSDianna G. SmithMGMel GiugniAGAmelia Gulliver

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Overview

This scoping review identifies peer-led interventions' features and impacts on emotional distress and suicidality, suggesting avenues for improvement.

Key Points

  • The review aims to identify and synthesize evidence for peer-led models focusing on emotional distress and suicide prevention.
  • Conducted a scoping review following Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines
  • Searched online databases in May 2022 and October 2024
  • Identified a total of 59 papers related to peer-led interventions
  • Peer-led programs showed widespread acceptance among participants
  • Participants reported positive effects on mood, social connectedness, and coping skills
  • Training content often mismatched peer work principles, pointing to areas needing improvement

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Smith et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699e927bf5123be5ed0503c1https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23020273
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