Healing Houses systematic review: design, sustainability, opportunities and barriers facing Soteria and peer respite development.

Background: Soteria houses and peer respites, collectively called Healing Houses, are alternatives to psychiatric hospitalisation.

Aims: The aim of this research is to review Healing Houses in relation to design characteristics (architectural and service), sustainability and development opportunities and barriers.

Methods: This systematic review followed a PROSPERO protocol (CRD42022378089).