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STIGMA, how it hinders recovery.
The Stigma around hearing voices, in particular Schizophrenia is severe. the SANE guide to stigma states “Stigma causes harm in lots of ways… It blights the life of people with mental illness, cause stress and unhappiness in the lives of their friends and families too, and damages society as a whole.” It discourages help seeking,… Read more
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Mind U Theatre Live performance- by Toi Ora Artists
For all who attended the Hearing Voices Network Aotearoa NZ June 2008 AGM, you will no doubt remember this performance. The Drama group at Toi Ora Live Art trust wrote and peformed this drama piece to better highlight what the experience of hearing voices can be like for a person. Or in this case two people. This… Read more
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I hear Voices I
There are some great videos on hearing voices on youtube. This is one I found very witty about the experience I hope you enjoyed it, I know I did. Read more
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“How to Hear Your Angels” – A BOOK REVIEW
“How to Hear Your Angels” By Doreen Virtue PhD ISBN 978-1-4019-1705-0 This book is available at the Auckland Public Libraries NZ. Many people think only of mental illness when discussing hearing of voices. But there are many sectors of our international community that actively seek, and enjoy the experience of hearing voices. Their voices are… Read more
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A Family Fights to Break the Silence
The following story is in the Weekend Herald today. When I read this article, it makes me so sad. This young mans angels were most likely that which kept him going through his dark times. Perhaps if instead of just medicating him to remove the voices, he had been helped to find spiritual friendship or guidance as well, that may… Read more
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What is happening next few days?
RADIO BROADCAST Listen out tomorrow for Lorna Murray, the co-chairperson of the Hearing Voices Network Aotearoa NZ, will be speaking on various topics, one of which is hearing voices- on the PlanetFM radio show in Auckland at 12.30pm with Sheldon Brown. The number to tune your radio into is 104.6 FM. Don’t worry if you’ve… Read more
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Hearing distressing Voices Workshop in Palmerston North NZ
Taking a glimpse inside the mind By JUDITH LACY – Manawatu Standard | Sunday, 05 October 2008 At first, the voices are just irritating. And incessant. You can’t make out what they are saying, but by the tone you know they are not wishing you a nice day. In both ears, different voices, varying… Read more
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Penina UliUli- Contempory Challenges in Mental Health for Pacific peoples.
There are many perspectives on the voice hearing experience. In many ways they can be as unique as each person is. Some people may view voice hearing as a spiritual experience. As a way of speaking to their spirit guides and to their ancestors. Within this category we have many cultural expressions. Within New Zealand… Read more
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Hello World
Welcome to the Blog site for the Hearing Voices Networks in Australasia. Where we will keep you updated on news, events and comments of interest on hearing voices, see visions, experience tactile sensations or any sensory experience. Enjoy. Read more
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