That little doorway where I could suddenly start shouting out

Barriers and enablers to the disclosure of distressing voices

Bibliographic Data

ID4228650
AuthorsLeanne Bogen-Johnston (University of Sussex), Leanne Bogen‐johnston, Richard O De Visser (0000-0003-1174-1499, University of Sussex), Richard De Visser, Clara Strau (0000-0002-0303-763X, University of Sussex), Keith Berry (0000-0002-7399-5462, The University of Manchester, UK), Katherine Berry (0000-0001-5422-5115), M Hayward (0000-0001-6567-7723, University of Sussex)
Year2019
Volume24
Issue10
Pages1307-1317
Publication date2019-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105317745965
PMID29271247
OpenAlexW2778539659
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited34

Hearing distressing voices is a key feature of psychosis. The time between voice onset and disclosure may be crucial as voices can grow in complexity. This study aimed to investigate barriers and enablers to early voice disclosure. In total, 20 voice hearers were interviewed, and Thematic Analysis was used to identify themes. Beliefs about the effect of disclosure on self and others acted as a barrier and enabler to voices being discussed. Voice hearing awareness should be increased among young people, the public, and care services. To support earlier disclosure, measures should be taken to increase skill among those likely to be the recipients of disclosure

Ableism · Distressing · Enabling · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Self-disclosure · Thematic analysis · Mental Health and Psychiatry · Psychology · Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments · Schizophrenia research and treatment · Applied Psychology · Social Psychology

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