Coaching program aims to ease burnout among mental health peer workers
NCT ID NCT04398407
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a coaching program called CAPP can reduce burnout and turnover among peer support specialists—people with lived mental health experience who work in mental health settings. Participants receive 16 individual coaching sessions tailored to job stressors. Researchers measure changes in job satisfaction, role clarity, and commitment to their organization.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a coaching program called Coaching and Advancement for Peer Providers (CAPP)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this coaching approach could help mental health organizations better support peer support specialists, reducing staff turnover and improving care quality.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial (122 participants) testing a new intervention, so results may not apply broadly. Coaching may not address deeper systemic issues causing job stress.
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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