Hidden voices: Participatory research with peer supporters in the community

The project will involve individuals who are current peer supporters in the wider community. The aim of the project is to train participants in the use of digital cameras, to document their experiences related to mental health and wellbeing. These photographs will form the basis of later qualitative interviews which will be undertaken with participants, which will be thematically analysed and used to develop guidance around emotional wellbeing for peer supporters.

We will use photographs of what welbeing means to people who work or volunteer as peer supporters. We will then talk to them about this and devlop some themes around what promotes wellbeing in this group.