Effects and feasibility of a peer-run course on the recovery of people with major psychiatric problems: a randomised controlled trial and feasibility study

Background/Objectives: Research on the effectiveness of peer-run services on the recovery of people with major psychiatric problems has been limited and poorly controlled. The effects of the peer-run course „Recovery is up to you“ on recovery were evaluated and its feasibility was assessed. Methods: Recruitment of people with major psychiatric problems took place in the Netherlands between 2006 and 2008. The effects were evaluated in a RCT design. A total of 333 people were randomized to the experimental condition (N=168) or control condition (N=165). Assessments took place at baseline, after 3 months (i.e. at t…