Peer support and self-management

Information for the public

You may be offered 'peer support' which is support from someone who has recovered from psychosis or schizophrenia and has trained to be a peer support worker.

You may also be offered support from a health or social care professional to help you manage your condition and other parts of your life yourself (called a self-management programme).

Both types of support should include:

information and advice about psychosis and schizophrenia
how to take medication
how to recognise and cope with symptoms
how to get help from mental health and other support services
what to do in a crisis
meeting other people who can support you
help to recover and stay well.