Peer support leader gives hope to those with mental illness.

MENTAL illness prevention; MENTAL depression; MEDICAL care; MENTAL health services; PATIENTS; SOCIAL stigma; AFFINITY groups; SOCIAL support; CRISIS intervention (Mental health services)

The article discusses the highlights of the eight-week peer support workshops being held at the behavioral health outpatient recovery resource center in Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania every three months under the leadership of certified peer specialist and coordinator Linda Meyer. Topics covered include management of various mental health issues, the development of the "Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)," and Meyer's career profile and advocacy.