Why Are the Voices Negative?

Auditory hallucinations such as hearing voices is a common symptom of psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia. A common experience of these voices is that they are more negative in nature. In this video, we discuss why this may be, and share comparisons of experiences from different parts of the world. Link to article mentioned: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... JOIN OUR ONLINE PEER SUPPORT COMMUNITY Join a welcoming community of your peers and find comfort in sharing your experiences. By joining our community, you can benefit from the support of others who understand what you’re going through. We offer live weekly facilitated video peer support groups and text channels to communicate about a wide range of topics. Join today and start feeling less alone with what you’re going through. • Schizophrenia Peer Support Community: https://www.schizophreniapeersupport.com • General Mental Illness Peer Support Community: https://www.onlinepeersupport.com HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL We depend on the support of our audience to create this valuable resource. If you have found our content helpful, please consider supporting us today. Your contribution can make a huge difference and enable us to continue providing valuable resources to those living with mental illness. • One-time donation: https://donate.stripe.com/9AQ6oV5S0ef... • Monthly donation:   / livingwellwithschizophrenia   MENTAL HEALTH APPAREL Wear your support for mental health! Our t-shirts, sweaters, and mugs not only spread awareness but also help support this channel. Pick up some mental health apparel today and make a statement while making a difference. https://livingwell.myspreadshop.com/ SPEAKING & CONSULTING Looking for an expert speaker or consultant for your upcoming event or project? With years of experience and a passion for mental health advocacy, I can provide the insight and inspiration you need to make a positive impact. Visit my speaking website to learn more! https://www.laurenkennedywest.com/ SOCIALS Instagram:   / livingwellwithschizophrenia   TikTok:   / livingwellschizophrenia   Twitter:   / lwschizophrenia   Website: https://www.livingwellwithschizophren... #schizophrenia #livingwellwithschizophrenia #schizoaffectivedisorder #mentalhealth #psychosis #negativevoices #hallucinations