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Self-help techniques for auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia

J Frederick, P Cotanch

    Issues in Mental Health Nursing
    |May 1, 1995
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    Patients with schizophrenia use self-help strategies like physiological, cognitive, and behavioral changes to manage auditory hallucinations. These methods vary by gender and the nature of the voices experienced.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • Auditory hallucinations remain a persistent challenge for individuals with schizophrenia, even with optimal treatment.
    • Traditional mental health care shows suboptimal results in managing these symptoms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore self-help strategies employed by outpatients with schizophrenia for coping with auditory hallucinations.
    • To understand the types, frequency, and effectiveness of these self-help interventions.

    Main Methods:

    • An exploratory study involving interviews with 33 adult outpatients diagnosed with schizophrenia.
    • Patients reported on their self-help strategies, which were categorized into physiological, cognitive, and behavioral changes.
    • Strategies were rank-ordered by frequency of use and self-reported effectiveness.

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    Main Results:

    • Common self-help strategies included physiological, cognitive, and behavioral changes.
    • Men tended to use more isolative techniques, while women employed more interpersonal strategies.
    • Individuals experiencing hostile voices often used substances like alcohol and prescribed medications.

    Conclusions:

    • Schizophrenia patients utilize diverse self-help strategies to cope with auditory hallucinations.
    • Understanding these strategies can inform the development of more effective, socially appropriate interventions.
    • Gender and the nature of hallucinations influence coping strategy selection.