This paper shows how participatory methods involving people with psychiatric histories improved the success of a survey on peer-run organizations' policy views.

Exploratory study found family plays a complex role in medication decisions; helpful family support was linked to being less likely to completely discontinue.

This survey found that 54% of long-term users met their goal of discontinuing medication, and 82% were satisfied.

Survey found service gaps and a need to improve provider support for medication discontinuation, as only 65% of respondents reported seeing a prescriber and less than half reported seeing a psychotherapist.

Commentary explains legislative changes for Medicare mental health parity, essential for promoting adequate care and addressing payment system change.

Chapter overviews future actions for mental and behavioral disorders, discussing progress, pitfalls, and the role of social determinants and consumers.

Mental health self-direction results in person-driven, individualized services without increasing overall costs, according to this pre-post study.

"Once a peer always a peer": A qualitative study of peer specialist experiences with employment following state certification

Study examines peer specialist employment in shortage areas (MHPSAs). CPSs leverage their credential to address shortages; supportive policies are encouraged.

Commentary on the advantages of self-employment for people with psychiatric disabilities, fitting the recovery paradigm through self-care and individualized employment.

The paper explores cycles of recovery-orientation, showing that self-determination and choice remain central to the movement's evolution.

Research must link individual cases with root causes, scaling up inquiry using an economic lens and engaging diverse publics.