Veterans with mental illness may get therapy from trained peers
NCT ID NCT03467243
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested whether peer specialists—people who have serious mental illness themselves and are trained to help others—can effectively deliver two types of therapy: Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training (CBSST) and Social Skills Training (SST). The goal is to help veterans with conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder improve their social functioning and quality of life. The trial involved 191 veterans and compared peer-delivered therapy to usual care.
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VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training (CBSST) and Social Skills Training (SST) delivered by peer specialists
What this could lead to
If effective, this could expand access to proven therapy for veterans with serious mental illness by using trained peer specialists instead of only doctors or therapists.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial with 191 participants, but results are not yet widely confirmed. Peer delivery may not be as effective as professional-led therapy, and individual outcomes may vary.
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