Reflection on Hearing Voices That are Distressing

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Dr. Pat Deegan has a doctorate in clinical psychology. She indicates that she has devoted considerable time and resources to exploit evidence-based practice, which implies that her findings are justifiable. One surprising information about Deegan’s presentation that seems surprising is her claim that medication barely worked as a coping mechanism, which indicates that she still struggles with voices. She alludes that it is not abnormal to hear voices since, in some instances, it is drawn from hunger, insomnia, grief, and extremely stressful events, among others.
Since the training does not adequately address caring for patients who hear voices, they are exposed to inefficient care in their daily lives. People are increasingly exposed to stigma, which impedes their ability to seek pro...