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Do peer-support groups for voice-hearers work? A small scale study of Hearing Voices Network support groups in Australia

Beavan, Vanessa, de Jager, Adele, dos Santos, Bianca·2017·Psychosis
DOI 10.1080/17522439.2016.1216583
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Hearing Voices Network (HVN) support groups have proliferated in the last decade, with anecdotal evidence suggesting they contribute significantly to the recovery trajectory of the voice-hearer members who attend them. However, to date there remains little empirical research into the efficacy of these groups and the processes that might underpin their efficacy. This article describes a small project evaluating the HVN groups in the large Australian state of New South Wales. Twenty-nine group members completed questionnaires exploring self-reported recovery-related and clinical outcomes, aspects of group process, and the extent to which core HVN principles were promoted within the group. Results indicate that HVN groups are associated with reported improvements across a number of recovery-related outcomes including feeling less isolated and more skilled in being with others, having improved self-esteem, and having a better understanding of their voice experiences. Positive changes were also noted in outcomes that are more traditionally associated with clinical improvements, such as decreased need for emergency help and medication, and increased hope in personal recovery. Although this study is small and based on self-report, the findings are promising and contribute to the small but growing literature on peer-supported interventions for psychosis and psychotic-like experiences.

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  • This recovery was made possible after engagement with approaches that centred empowerment and autonomy including peer support work and work with a psychologist using recovery models and dialogical frameworks, and trauma work.

    “This recovery was made possible after engagement with approaches that centred empowerment and autonomy including peer support work and work with a psychologist using recovery models and dialogical frameworks (i.e., Voice-Hearing approach, Chair Work, Schema Therapy; [86–91]), and trauma work.”

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Authors
Beavan, V., de Jager, A., & dos Santos, B.
Affiliations
  • ACAP University College (AU)
  • Black Dog Institute, Randwick, Australia
  • School of Psychological Sciences, Australian College of Applied Psychology, Sydney, Australia
Corresponding author
Beavan, Vanessa
Venue
Psychosis
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2016-08-24
Volume
9
Issue
1
Pages
57-66
ISSN
  • 1752-2439 (ISSN-L)
  • 1752-2447
DOI
10.1080/17522439.2016.1216583
OpenAlex
W2515284118
Cited by
30
References
18
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 7 · 2022: 4 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 2
FWCI
4.35
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Psychosis (publishedVersion)
  • RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mental Health and Patient Involvement
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Schizophrenia research and treatment
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychiatric care and mental health services
Keywords
peer support groups, voice hearers, psychotic-like experiences, recovery, peer support programs, social isolation, self-esteem, group process, New South Wales

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