Why I Decided to Write My Story, by Darren Smith
Twenty-eight years ago, I was a high achieving, well respected member of the community, but that soon changed after a drug induced psychosis episode landed me on a psyche ward for 5 months. I was ostracised from society and my friends, cast aside as an example of what happens when you play with drugs. I […]
Hearing Voices Network Facilitator Support Options
During our recent work on mapping Hearing Voices Peer Support Groups, we heard that many group facilitators would like us to help them find ways of connecting with other people who are also facilitating groups. To meet this need we are offering two new Hearing Voices Group Facilitator support options. Note: To access these options […]
Research Request: Making sense of voices in Hearing Voices Groups
The following research request has been sent to us by Joanna Brett. She is looking to speak to people who have attended at least 3 Hearing Voices Groups. Whilst we’ve spoken with Joanna whilst she formulated this research, we always suggest that you ask for an information sheet and – if needed – discuss it […]
World Hearing Voices Congress – Registration and Call for Papers
“Solidarity in Times of Adversity: The Global Voice Hearing Community Reconnecting” The 12th World Hearing Voices Congress, Cork, Ireland, 1 – 3 September 2021. Would you like to present at the conference? Hearing Voices Network Ireland, the hosts, have issued a call for papers here: https://hearingvoicesnetworkireland.ie/call-for-papers/. Over the past 18 months, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused […]
Research Request: Have you read any of the following books?
Becky is looking for participants for the following study and has contacted HVN to ask if we would circulate it. If you are interested in taking part or know someone who is, please contact them directly to find out more information. The study is independent to HVN. They have agreed to share the outcome of the […]
Research Request: Experiences of Voice-Hearers who identify as belonging to a Minority Ethic Group
Zafirah is looking for participants for the following study and has contacted HVN to ask if we would circulate it. If you are interested in taking part or know someone who is, please contact them directly to find out more information. The study is independent to HVN. They have agreed to share the outcome of the […]
Mapping Out & Supporting Hearing Voices Groups during the Pandemic
Facilitating a peer support group during a pandemic isn’t easy. Whether or not you’ve found a way of meeting (online or in person) or keeping in touch with members, we want to hear how things are going and find out what we can do to be of use. As part of this project, funded by […]
Happy World Hearing Voices Day
Today is World Hearing Voices Day. Unlike many ‘awareness-days’ in the mental health world, World Hearing Voices Day is the product of survivors …. starting with Louise Pembroke back in 2006. It isn’t a day for pity. It’s not a day to gloss over the fact that many of us struggle with really distressing experiences […]
New HVN Opportunity – Group & Network Development Worker (Freelance)
Payment: £540 (equivalent to £22.50 per hour for 24 hours work to be completed within 3 months)Location: Home-basedContact: Rai Waddingham – chair@hearing-voices.org * Distribution of hours to be flexible and agreed with HVN Chair, based around preferences of freelancer and needs of project. Whilst this is a short-term contract, there may be scope for extension by mutual agreement […]
Online Hearing Voices Groups & Support
Despite the easing of lockdown, in-person Hearing Voice Groups remain suspended and no-one is sure when they will be able to open again. Whilst moving your group online, or beginning a new group online, can be a daunting process – there are now a handful of groups in the UK that we know about that […]
