Extensive scientific research has been conducted into understanding and learning more about psychotic experiences. However, in existing research, the voice of subjective experience is rarely taken into consideration. In this book, first-person accounts are brought centre-stage and examined alongside current research to suggest how personal experience can contribute to professional understanding, and therefore the treatment, of psychosis.
Key Features
- Brings together a range of contributors who have either experienced psychosis personally or conducted research into the topic.
- Chapters are presented in pairs, providing information from both personal and research perspectives.
- Covers specific aspects of psychosis including hearing voices, delusional beliefs, and trauma, as well as cultural, existential, and spiritual issues.
- Emphasises the importance of involving those who suffer from psychotic episodes in understanding their experiences.
Additional Information
This book will be essential reading for all mental health professionals involved with psychosis. The accessible style and compelling personal histories will also attract service users and their families.
