Manchester Metropolitan University Young Voices Study is just coming to the end of the pilot phase, during which the researchers wanted to gain a better understanding from young people about their experiences of hearing voices, as well as hearing from parents/carers. Through interviews and an online survey, they heard from over 100 young people and parents about varied experiences of voice hearing, additional sensory experiences that accompany voices, difficulties accessing tailored help for young people under 14 years old and many accounts of creative avenues that help young people cope (e.g. music, running, writing). They have a new PhD student joining the study in September to explore multiple sensory experiences with young people and are currently seeking funding to establish some support groups in the Northwest.
For more information on the study, including links on how to take part, please click here.