September 14th is World Hearing Voices Day. To mark the occasion a University of Manchester team is launching an investigation, based on recent research that suggests hearing voices in your head isn't a bad thing for some people. (link).
Researcher Aylish Campbell said: "We know that many members of the general population hear voices but have never felt the need to access mental health services; some experts even claim that more people hear voices and don't seek psychiatric help than those who do.
"In fact, many of those affected describe their voices as being a positive influence in their lives, comforting or inspiring them as they go about their daily business. We're now keen to investigate why some people respond in this way while others are distressed and seek outside help."
To learn more about the recent Dutch studies visit the Hearing Voices Network (link) or check out the exhaustive list of resources available at the Hearing Voices Movement Wikipedia page (link).
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