Citation

Bogen-Johnston L, de Visser R, Strauss C, Berry K, Hayward M. J. Health Psychol. 2019; 24(10): 1307-1317.

Affiliation

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1359105317745965

PMID

29271247

Abstract

Hearing distressing voices is a key feature of psychosis. The time between voice onset and disclosure may be crucial as voices can grow in complexity. This study aimed to investigate barriers and enablers to early voice disclosure. In total, 20 voice hearers were interviewed, and Thematic Analysis was used to identify themes. Beliefs about the effect of disclosure on self and others acted as a barrier and enabler to voices being discussed. Voice hearing awareness should be increased among young people, the public, and care services. To support earlier disclosure, measures should be taken to increase skill among those likely to be the recipients of disclosure.

Language: en

Keywords

disclosure; hallucinations; psychosis; schizophrenia; voice hearing