Phenomena Which Can be Part of Psychosis

In this section, several symptom areas associated with psychosis are discussed - with the recognition that these phenomena are not experienced only by those diagnosed with a psychotic disorder.

Hearing voices

Introduction: Journal article from The Independent, "The enemy within: People who hear voices in their heads are being encouraged to talk back." see full text article

History

Marius Romme and Sandra Escher discovered that hearing voices is far more prevalent in society then previously thought, and that many people can live with them see YouTube film.

Marius Romme and Sandra Escher, were the founders of hearing voices movement: see Wikipedia

            and this interview with Marius and Sandra

             Most important publications recommendations

             The Maastricht Hearing voices Questionaire developed by Romme and Escher see website with Pdf’s

 

People with lived experience speak out:

Rachel Waddingham: "Can you sit beside me whilst the sky falls in?" see you tube

Irene van de Giessen: "The need for an odyssean construction with hearing voices" see you tube

Articles

1. Spirituality and Hearing Voices: Considering the Relation" article by Simon McCarthy-Jones, Amanda Waegeli, and John Watkins in Psychosis: Psychological, Social and Integrative Approaches Volume 5, 2013 - Issue 3: Voices in a Positive Light, pp. 247-258. see article in Psychosis
2. "Emerging Perspectives From the Hearing Voices Movement: Implications for Research and Practice" article by Dirk Corstens, Eleanor Longden, Simon McCarthy-Jones, Rachel Waddingham and Neil Thomas in Schizophrenia Bulletin Volume 40, Issue Supplement 4, pp. S285-S294. see full text article
3. "Voices, Their Origin, and Ways to Address Them: Two Propositions and a Resolution" article by Berenice Royal in Psychosis: Psychological, Social and Integrative Approaches Volume 7, 2015 - Issue 2, pp. 186-191. see article in psychosis
4. "Beyond Beliefs: A Qualitative Study of People's Opinions About Their Changing Relations with Their Voices" article by Mark Hayward, Yvonne Awenat, Simon McCarthy-Jones, Georgie Paulik, and Katherine Berry in Psychosis: Psychological, Social and Integrative Approaches Volume 7, 2015 - Issue 2, pp. 97-107. see article in psychosis 
5. "'Lifting the Veil': A Qualitative Analysis of Experiences in Hearing Voices Network Groups" article by Lauren Oakland and Katherine Berry in Psychosis: Psychological, Social and Integrative Approaches Volume 7, 2015 - Issue 2, pp. 119-129. see article in psychosis

Books

1. "A Practical Guide to Coping with Voices" - online guide from Intervoice: the International Hearing Voices Network see website
2. Psychosis as a Personal Crisis: An Evidence Based-Approach an ISPS book by Romme and Escher, Routledge, 2012. see Routledge page

Organizations

1. Intervoice,  the International Hearing Voices Network  see website
2. Hearing voices network see website