Peer Support Group for Veterans Hearing Voices
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a peer-support group helps veterans who experience hearing voices (auditory hallucinations). You'll meet with other veterans and trained peers to share experiences and learn coping strategies.
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Who can take part
- You hear voices at least once a week, and this has been happening for the past 6 months
- The voices are not caused only by substance use or drug/alcohol withdrawal
- You speak and understand English well enough to participate in a group
- You are able to give informed consent (understand what you're agreeing to)
- You plan to stay in VA care for at least the next 3 months
- You have not attended a Veterans Voices & Visions (VVV) peer group before
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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