The Power of Peers: Learnings from Community-Based Research in Mental Health and Substance Use

On May 10, 2016, Island Health held a symposium on patient-centered research. Dr. Bernie Pauly (RN, PhD; Scholar in Residence, Island Health; Associate Professor, School of Nursing; Scientist, Centre For Addictions Research of BC (CARBC); Provost’s Community Engaged Scholar, University of Victoria), co-presented with Jill Cater, Board Member, S.O.L.I.D (Society of Living Illicit Drug Users) on The Power of Peers: Learnings from Community-Based Research in Mental Health and Substance Use. A video of this presentation is now available online and is of interest to anyone working with peers, particularly in research.