@article{aop, author = {KIM GRISWOLD}, title = { Care Navigators and Peers for Mental Health: What is the State of Practice?}, journal = {Archives of Psychology}, volume = {3}, number = {3}, year = {2019}, keywords = {}, abstract = {Many people with serious mental illnesses continue to experience premature mortality and complex physical health problems.  Navigation and guided care methods have been expanded to reach many different populations – all of whom face varying barriers to health care and social services.  A navigator guides consumer/patients around health system obstacles with ultimate goals of achieving access to care. Navigator and peer programs have had the most positive effect in helping mental health consumer/patients link to primary care.  The voices of consumer/patients, peers, and other navigators are integral to the science and art of navigation for mental health.  Effective navigation models, trained navigator and peer professionals have enormous potential to help consumer/patients achieve optimal physical and mental health outcomes.}, issn = {2573-7902}, url = {https://www.archivesofpsychology.org/index.php/aop/article/view/100} }