[The contribution of a mental health patient trainer to carers]. / L'apport d'une patiente-formatrice en santé mentale auprès des soignants.

ABSTRACT

As peer support becomes more professional, it is becoming increasingly recognised and diversified. When a mental health patient-trainer works with psychiatric carers, the latter gain a better understanding of the patient's point of view. In addition, valuing their experiential knowledge can support peer helpers in their recovery. However, we mustn't forget that these are fragile people and that their past can come back to haunt them if they are not careful. Testimonial.