In the 15th chapter, she discusses her experiences of voicing a famous character, but rarely being recognized.
Thus far, the vast majority of research into people's experiences of voice-hearing and mental health care has focused on adults, with a small but growing interest in the experiences of clients involved with Early Intervention in Psychosis Services (EIS).
However, given the stigma and discrimination that are frequently associated with the experience of voice hearing [ 12, 19, 20] young people may fear disclosure, instead choosing to hide their experiences [ 21].
Similarly, within the qualitative section of the parental survey, themes once again emerged pertaining to the wish to receive more holistic care and for approaches that would normalise the experience of voice hearing.
Additionally, young voice hearers and their families may also benefit from hearing voice peer support groups that could form part of a 'normalising' and 'holistic care' package that could be facilitated by CAMHS professionals and, ideally, experts with experience of voice hearing.
If you have had an experience of voice-hearing without need for psychiatric care, please get in touch with us at the Hearing the Voice project at Durham University.
This study aimed to provide a descriptive summary of (1) group fitness instructors' (GFIs') experiences of occupational voice use and education, and (2) the content and mode of delivery desired by GFIs in an education and training program.
During 22 years of bipolar disorder, I have frequently written myself through suicidal urges and experiences of frightening voices and visions.
Watching and hearing Eleanor Longden talk about her experiences of hearing voices may, for many of us, feel both odd and familiar.
Louise also gives high regard to professionals who have had experiences of 'hearing voices' and opportunities for peer support, as it may bring a sense of identification and empathy.
But in my experience of teaching voice to women for two decades, when a young woman is encouraged to own her power and is given basic skills in claiming her own voice then huge, good changes follow.
