Category Archives: hearing voices

Inquiry into the ‘Schizophrenia’ Label


Inquiry into the ‘Schizophrenia’ Label An independent Inquiry into the ‘Schizophrenia’ Label has been launched on 16th April 2012 by a group of organisations and individuals concerned about the meaning and usefulness of ‘schizophrenia’ and similar labels such as ‘psychosis’. … Continue reading

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psych drugs not the best option for people at risk of psychosis


Report in UK Guardian of a new research study first published by the British Medical Journal…. The study demonstrates that current antipsychotic-first approaches typically used in early intervention programmes are no more effective than other “benign” therapies and that, anyhoo, the numbers of people identified … Continue reading

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how I tamed the voices in my head


If you hear voices it does not necessarily mean you are ill . But it can be a real pain in the ass and it might scare the crap out of you, or simply leave you feeling exausted and alone. About … Continue reading

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John Forbes Nash – A Brilliant Madness


You may be more familiar with the Hollywierd movie “A Beautiful Mind” which inevitably romanticizes some parts of John Nash’s story – notably the usefulness of “anti-psychotics” in his recovery. This documentary for  PBS includes Nash’s own words. It tells … Continue reading

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Hearing Voices – Religion or Madness?


Nice scene from BBC comedy Jam and Jerusalem with Dawn French. Rosie likes to sit in the church because her voices are quieter there. Meanwhile the vicar comes to implore God to give him some kind of answer. “You having … Continue reading

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The Life Scientific: Robin Murray


Psychiatrist Robin Murray tells why he has changed his mind about the cause of schizophrenia. The Life Scientific is a 1/2 hour show on BBC Radio four that aims at getting inside the minds of scientists. This episode seeks to get inside … Continue reading

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Recovery Without Medication


Daniel Mackler interviews Lloyd Ross Phd about his work helping a woman who hears voices and has been diagnosed with schizophrenia heal with psychotherapy and without medication. Here I interview Lloyd Ross, PhD, about his work with a patient (whose identity he … Continue reading

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Learning to Cope With a Mind’s Taunting Voices


Another piece highlighted by INTERVOICE’s media watch… From NY Times, Aug 2011 view the short video -click on the image below to  [2.5mins] to read the article click the link below… Lives Restored Learning to Cope With a Mind’s Taunting … Continue reading

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There is a Fault in Reality


Excellent 30min movie about people who  hear voices. Features Jaqui Dillon, Peter Bullimore  and John Swift link… [snagfilm id=”f2511e70-c2b0-11e0-bf7a-0026bb61d036″] Now available on You Tube… -thanks Jacqui Dillon

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Jennifer Hudson Sang Again After Hearing Dead Brother’s Voice In Her Head


Jennifer Hudson Sang Again After Hearing Dead Brother’s Voice In Her Head If we hear voices it does not mean that we are are ill or disabled – it simply means that we  hear voices. Hearing voices is a normal human experience … Continue reading

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