WHO EMBRACES PEER SUPPORT
Researchers also identified several factors that influence willingness to receive peer support.
Younger adults are typically more open to peer-based care, likely reflecting greater awareness of and openness towards mental health issues, according to the study.
Adults who had previously sought professional help are also more likely to welcome peer support, suggesting that informal and formal care may be complementary rather than mutually exclusive.
Meanwhile, respondents in white-collar managerial roles, such as managers and directors, are more open to seeking informal support than those in non-managerial positions, such as clerical support staff and sales workers.
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