Objective Increasing evidence suggests experiences of childhood trauma may be causally
related to the development of hallucinations. Cognitive theories of psychosis suggest post …

Background: Best practice guidelines recommend traumatic events should be assessed in
psychosis to support the identification and, when indicated, treatment of post-traumatic …

Childhood trauma (CT) is a comprehensive concept encompassing experiences of sexual,
physical, and emotional abuse, and neglect during childhood and adolescence. Patients …

Purpose The purpose of the study was to investigate serviceusers' experiences of a
therapist engaging with their voices (auditory hallucinations) using psychological …

Auditory verbal hallucinations (AVHs) are typically associated with schizophrenia but also
occur in individuals without any need for care (nonclinical voice hearers [NCVHs]). Cognitive …

Objective Literature suggests that childhood trauma increases vulnerability for
schizophreniaspectrum disorders, including schizotypal personality disorder (SPD). Yet, it …

Malingering is the intentional production of false or grossly exaggerated physical or
psychological symptoms motivated by external incentives. Although the Diagnostic and …

Traumatic events play a key role in the development and course of psychosis. Psychotic
symptoms themselves and coercive treatment practices can be inherently traumatic. Hence …

Adverse childhood experiences create vulnerability to psychosis through biological and
cognitive changes, and that may be observed as an increased emotional and psychotic …

Aim Despite recommendations from national guidelines, individuals with first episode
psychosis (FEP) are currently unlikely to have the effects of their traumatic experiences …