Peer support programs offer a promising approach to addressing the high levels of stress and psychological distress reported by university students. However, few studies have considered the impact of implemented programs on the wellbeing and skill development of student facilitators. This study examines the experiences of student facilitators of a guided peer support program for reducing and preventing stress and low mood in student participants. Benefits to student facilitators, anticipated and actual, include the development of skills and experience in group facilitation, and a greater sense of community and belonging. While challenges exist in establishing initiatives, peer support and mentoring programs can offer valuable benefits by increasing wellbeing and fostering skill development for both participants and student facilitators. It is important that university-based peer support programs consider the student facilitator experience in both program development and evaluation and ensure training addresses facilitator concerns, prepares students adequately for the role, and considers the benefits for individual professional development.

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实施同伴支持计划以改善大学生福祉：计划促进者的经验

同伴支持计划为解决大学生报告的高度压力和心理困扰提供了一种很有前景的方法。然而，很少有研究考虑实施的计划对学生辅导员的福祉和技能发展的影响。本研究调查了指导同伴支持计划的学生辅导员的经验，该计划旨在减轻和预防学生参与者的压力和情绪低落。对学生辅导员的预期和实际好处包括在团体辅导方面的技能和经验的发展，以及更大的社区和归属感。虽然在建立倡议方面存在挑战，但同伴支持和指导计划可以通过增加参与者和学生辅导员的福祉和促进技能发展来提供宝贵的好处。