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Auditory hallucinations and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder within schizophrenia and substance abuse

Steel, C., Haddock, G., Tarrier, N., Picken, A. and Barrowclough, C. (2011) Auditory hallucinations and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder within schizophrenia and substance abuse. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 199 (9). pp. 709-711. ISSN 0022-3018

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1097/NMD.0b013e318229d6e8

Abstract/Summary

There is a high prevalence of traumatic events within individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, and of auditory hallucinations within individuals diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, the relationship between the symptoms associated with these disorders remains poorly understood. We conducted a multidimensional assessment of auditory hallucinations within a sample diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance abuse, both with and without co-morbid PTSD. Results suggest a rate of co-morbid PTSD similar to those reported within other studies. Patients who suffered co-morbid PTSD reported more distressing auditory hallucinations. However, the hallucinations were not more frequent or of longer duration. The need for a multidimensional assessment is supported. Results are discussed within current theoretical accounts of traumatic psychosis.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Life Sciences > School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences > Psychopathology and Affective Neuroscience
Life Sciences > School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences > Department of Psychology
ID Code:21705
Publisher:Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
Publisher Statement:Authors final version (postprint) archived here - For final published version see publishers website via DOI.

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