An Introduction to Self-help for Distressing Voices

An invaluable guide to dealing with distressing voices from leading expertsHearing voices can be highly distressing and impact our health, well-being and day-to-day lives. This self-help guide explains what voices are, what causes them and how to cope with this distressing experience.. Using clinically proven cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques, this book will help you to recognise the link between your thoughts, beliefs and relationships, and the distressing voices you hear. This book will help you to:· Understand the voices and cope with them more effectively· Explore and re-evaluate beliefs that you hold about yourself and the voices· Develop some assertiveness skills· Set personal goals for the futureCassie Hazell is a Research Fellow at the University of Sussex, and Brighton and Sussex Medical School. Mark Hayward is the Director of Research and a Consultant Clinical Psychologists at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Sussex. Clara Strauss is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Sussex, and a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Research Fellow at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. David Kingdon is a Community Psychiatrist and Clinical Director working in Southampton. He is Professor of Mental Health Care Delivery at the University of Southampton.