Happy World Hearing Voices Day
Every year, on September 14, people from around the world find ways to honour the diversity of voice-hearing experiences. This celebratory tone may feel strange to some, especially if they are in the midst of a difficult struggle with voices or know someone who is suffering. Yet, creating spaces for people who hear voices or […]
Alternative Mental Health Act Review: We need bold and ambitious changes
‘Whilst we recognise the good intentions, dedication and heart of those who contributed to this review, we cannot ignore its failure to address widespread and institutional abuse and the ongoing erosion of people’s human rights. This is not the time for timid changes or placating promises, it is a time for action and an opportunity […]
Research Request: Mystical experiences in people who hear voices or see visions
Loukia 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 […]
BBC Documentary on Hearing Voices – Feedback Wanted
The following is a message we have received from Candace, an assistant producer at Blakeway about an upcoming documentary. As always, use your own judgement as to whether you wish to talk with her. If in doubt, speak with someone whose judgement you trust before contacting her. If you are interested, please contact Candace directly. You […]
A new study seeks young people (aged 12-16) with experience of hearing voices
Rai, one of our trustees, is currently recruiting young people (aged 12-16) with personal experience of hearing voices to take part in a research study. Rai is doing this study independently from the Hearing Voices Network, as part of her course. She is not acting as a trustee whilst she is doing it. Take a look at […]
Research Request: Exploring the Content of Voice-Hearing
We have had a request from Kirsty, from UCL, to advertise this study she is undertaking on hearing voices. She has had the support of Eleanor Longden in developing this, however it is independent from HVN and it’s important that you read through the participant information carefully and get in touch with Kirsty or her supervisor […]
In The Real – A Documentary featuring Bristol HVN
We’re excited to share details about a film created with the Bristol Hearing Voices Network that will be screened on Monday 27 June at 6pm (including an intro Q&A) as part of the Watershed Cinema’s ‘Psychosis on Screen’ season. To find out more, and book a ticket, see: www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/7319/in-the-real/, www.inthereal.org or www.bhvn.org.uk. ‘The film is like a jewel […]
Open Letter about BBC Coverage of Mental Health looking for signatories
A message on behalf of Peter Kinderman and the original letter writers: A group of people who have, and still do, use mental health services, who work in mental health, or who are academics … or fall into more than one of those categories – decided to write an Open Letter to the BBC and […]
Research Request: Understanding voice-hearers’ ideas about themselves & their voices
The following research request comes from Kelly Price from Lancaster University. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly directly. Do you have any experience of psychosis? Have you experienced hearing voices, feeling paranoid, or held beliefs you or others deem unusual? If you would like to be involved in the study by completing an […]
Research Request: Experience of African-Caribbean men who hear voices
The following is a research request we have received from Steph, a trainee clinical psychologist at the University of Hertfordshire. She is exploring the experience of African-Carribean men who have experience of hearing voices. Please contact Steph directly (s.minchin@herts.ac.uk) to find out more. Hi there, I am a final year Trainee Clinical Psychologist at the […]
