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Published in: Community Mental Health Journal 2/2018

01-02-2018 | Brief Report

Assessing the Impact and Effectiveness of Hearing Voices Network Self-Help Groups

Authors: Eleanor Longden, John Read, Jacqui Dillon

Published in: Community Mental Health Journal | Issue 2/2018

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Abstract

The Hearing Voices Network (HVN) is an influential service-user led organisation that promotes self-help as an important aspect of recovery. This study presents the first systematic assessment of the impact and effectiveness of HVN self-help groups. A customized 45-item questionnaire, the Hearing Voices Groups Survey, was sent to 62 groups affiliated with the English HVN. 101 responses were received. Group attendance was credited with a range of positive emotional, social and clinical outcomes. Aspects that were particularly valued included: opportunities to meet other voice hearers, provision of support that was unavailable elsewhere, and the group being a safe and confidential place to discuss difficult issues. Participants perceived HVN groups to facilitate recovery processes and to be an important resource for helping them cope with their experiences. Mental health professionals can use their expertise to support the successful running of these groups.
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Metadata
Title
Assessing the Impact and Effectiveness of Hearing Voices Network Self-Help Groups
Authors
Eleanor Longden
John Read
Jacqui Dillon
Publication date
01-02-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Community Mental Health Journal / Issue 2/2018
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-017-0148-1

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