PLOS Mental Health Call for Papers: The Power of Peers in Times of Crises
At the end of last year, the 7th Global Mental Health Summit asked ‘What has changed? What needs to change?’ when it comes to embracing the insights of those with lived experience to drive transformation and create a more inclusive and compassionate global mental health landscape. This question comes at a time when we are experiencing and witnessing a multitude of unthinkable crises across the globe.
PLOS Mental Health is opening a call for papers as a way to bring us together and truly appreciate the power of peers in times of crises.
We are also privileged to announce that Sir Graham Thornicroft will be serving as a Guest Editor.
All articles accepted for publication as part of the collection will be contextualized and promoted with a special editorial from the journal leaders and Sir Thornicroft. Research Articles are specifically encouraged, including those authored by experts by experience. Other articles types (Opinions, Reviews and Essays) however, will be specifically invited although you are welcome to propose ideas to the Executive Editor. This specifical call for papers will be open until 7th June 2026.
We aim for the collection to explore:
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Lived Experience peer-led interventions in the context of crises (peer support, training, service delivery, supervision).
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Co-design and co-production (research, consent, policy and practice).
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Capacity and resilience building in times of crisis.
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Human Rights and Legal Frameworks.
All topics can apply to local and global contexts.
Waivers for publishing charges can be applied for in line with the existing waivers arrangements at PLOS, but there will unfortunately be no waivers that are specific to this collection.
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