Hallucinations as a trauma-based memory: implications for psychological interventions

Steel, C. (2015) Hallucinations as a trauma-based memory: implications for psychological interventions. Frontiers in Psychology, 6. 1262. ISSN 1664-1078 doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01262

Abstract/Summary

The relationship between hallucinations and life events is a topic of significant clinical importance. This review discusses the extent to which auditory and visual hallucinations may be directly related to traumatic events. Evidence suggests that intrusive images occur frequently within individuals who also report hallucinatory experiences. However, there has been limited research specifically investigating the extent to which hallucinations are the re-experiencing of a traumatic event. Our current theoretical understanding of these relationships, along with methodological difficulties associated with research in this area, are considered. Recent clinical studies, which adopt interventions aimed at the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in people diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, are reviewed. There is a need for the development of evidence-based interventions in this area.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/43007
Identification Number/DOI	10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01262
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Life Sciences > School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences > Department of Psychology Life Sciences > School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences > Psychopathology and Affective Neuroscience
Publisher	Frontiers Media
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