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 […]
Vote Now: Voices, Visions & Extreme States in Film
To get ideas for, and feed into, our upcoming HVN Film Night on Friday 22 May (8-9.30pm UK time), we want to know what films you know feature voices, visions or other extreme states. We will be showing clips from a shortlist of films and choosing our ‘film night award winners’ with the help of […]
Raising Funds to Support People who Hear Voices / See Visions
What are we asking for? As a user-led national charity who supports the development of these groups, we need your help to fund alternative support options for those who need and want them. We are applying for grants to support people too, but want to be able to launch the forum as soon as possible […]
Broken hearts not broken brains
Dolly Sen, a friend of our network, recently put together a series of articles for the Wellcome Collection that feature experiences linked to voice-hearing, mental ill health, racism and transphobia. https://wellcomecollection.org/series/XmifPBIAAB8Ae-b4 The Wellcome site says: Dolly Sen invited five contributors to share their experiences that reflect upon the idea that mental ill health has less […]
Covid-19: How can we support each other (and ourselves)?
We are living in strange and difficult times, with the partial lockdown of our society and many struggling with the illness named Covid-19 (and loved ones lost). I don’t know about you, but for me the last few weeks have been a blur. The words Covid-19 have gone from being a worrying feature of news […]
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 […]
