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Terry McLeod1, Mervyn Morris, Max Birchwood
1Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust/University of Birmingham.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|March 17, 2007
Summary
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in a group setting significantly reduced auditory hallucinations and distress in voice hearers. Participants found shared experiences and structured sessions highly beneficial.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Auditory hallucinations are a common symptom in various mental health conditions.
- Cognitive behavioural interventions show promise for managing distressing psychotic symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of group cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for auditory hallucinations.
- To compare CBT with treatment as usual in a randomized controlled trial.
Main Methods:
- A small randomized controlled trial involving 20 participants experiencing auditory hallucinations.
- Participants were allocated to either an eight-session group CBT or treatment as usual.
- Outcome measures included frequency and distress of hallucinations, anxiety, and beliefs about voices.
Main Results:
- The group CBT intervention led to a significant reduction in the frequency of auditory hallucinations.
- Participants in the CBT group showed a significant decrease in beliefs about the power of their voices.
- Satisfaction measures indicated that participants valued the group intervention and its structured nature.
Conclusions:
- Group cognitive behavioural therapy is a potentially effective intervention for auditory hallucinations.
- The therapeutic factor of universality was highlighted as particularly beneficial.
- Further research with larger samples is warranted to confirm these findings.
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