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The Power of Peer Support in Mental Health

The Power of Peer Support in Mental Health

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In this episode of the Community of Excellence podcast, Nil Suner interviews Femi Gbadamosi, a lived experienceworkforce lead, about his journey into the field of mental health and peer support. Femi shares his unique path from studying accounting to working in forensic mental health services, emphasising the importance of lived experiencein supporting others.

The conversation explores the role of peers in mental health services, the challenges they face and the impact ofpeer support on recovery. Femi discusses the need for better support for peers, the significance of resilience in their work and the potential for cost savings in mental health services through effective peer support.

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