AIMS
To be able to care effectively for those who hallucinate voices
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand the forms that auditory hallucinations can take
- Be aware of the statistics surrounding hearing voices
- Recognise key issues and factors that might cause someone to hallucinate voices
- Understand the key mental health conditions that have hallucinating voices as a symptom
- Be aware of the medication and therapy used to treat auditory hallucinations
- Know how to personally support those who hallucinate voices
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Hearing Voices
- Voices
- Facts and Statistics
- A Historical Perspective
Mental Health
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar Disorder
- Dementia
Causes of Hallucinations
- Illegal Drugs and Alcohol
- Medication
- Sleep
- Fever and Infection
- Bereavement
- Traumatic Experiences
Treatment and Support
- Antipsychotic Medication
- Community Mental Health Teams
- Talking Therapies
- Supporting Those who Hear Voices
