Dianna R Bartsch, Jessica A Giles, Nicola J Tomlinson, Laura Cooke-O'connor
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Abstract
Background: The co-production of peer groups alongside people with lived experience of complex mental health challenges may enhance engagement and support recovery. Few studies examine this approach among people with borderline personality disorder.
Aims: To evaluate the acceptability, appropriateness, and effectiveness of a 10-week co-produced peer group for people with borderline personality disorder.
Methods: Participants provided informed consent and completed assessments of recovery, mental health confidence, belonging, and personality functioning at baseline, group completion, and 3-month follow-up. Group acceptability and appropriateness were rated anonymously. Analysis accounted for changes to modality (face-to-face and online) necessitated during the pandemic.
Results: Linear mixed-effects regression modelling was utilized to examine participant (N = 51) outcomes. Small to moderate improvements were observed across most recovery domains, mental health confidence, belonging and personality functioning between baseline and post-group. Improvements in clinical recovery occurred post-group for those in the online modality. Across both modalities confidence in coping was significantly different at 3-month follow-up compared to baseline. At 3-month follow-up, personality functioning outcomes remained significantly different from baseline. The group's appropriateness and acceptability were rated above average.
Conclusions: A co-produced peer group for people with borderline personality disorder was appropriate and demonstrated gains across recovery domains.
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The Journal of Mental Health is an international forum for the latest research in the mental health field. Reaching over 65 countries, the journal reports on the best in evidence-based practice around the world and provides a channel of communication between the many disciplines involved in mental health research and practice. The journal encourages multi-disciplinary research and welcomes contributions that have involved the users of mental health services. The international editorial team are committed to seeking out excellent work from a range of sources and theoretical perspectives. The journal not only reflects current good practice but also aims to influence policy by reporting on innovations that challenge traditional ways of working.
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