Hearing voices in the normal population
Lalana Dissanaikae, Mark Agius
Cutting Edge Psychiatry in Practice June 1, 2011 DOI: 10.65031/vxkd7615 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that auditory hallucinations in otherwise asymptomatic individuals represent a distinct phenomenon with genetic underpinnings, and proposes that studying this group offers insights into the etiology, nosology, and treatment of psychosis, as well as identifying an at-risk population for future psychotic development. |
Abstract
In this paper we discuss the phenomenon of the presence of auditory hallucinations in otherwise asymptomatic patients. We discuss the significance of these patients, both as persons who do not suffer from disease, and as an at risk group for patients who later may develop psychosis. The genetic implications of this phenomenon, and the implications for the aetiology, nosology and treatment of psychosis are considered.
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