Results of a study about supporting well-being in people with aphasia through peer-befriending

The SUPERB (Supporting well-being in people with aphasia thru Peer befriending) study explored peer befriending for aphasia.
10 people who have had aphasia for some years were trained to be peer befrienders. 56 people who have got aphasia more recently were participants in this study.
They received visits from trained befrienders.
Participants found the study process straightforward and acceptable.
Befrienders provided empathy, support, and shared coping strategies.
People with new aphasia in the befriending program had better depression scores.
Peer befriending is a promising intervention for aphasia.