Multimodal hallucinations in psychosis
Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne are conducting a study looking at cognition and perceptual experiences in psychosis. This includes experiences of hearing voices/sounds that others do not, and other sensations without a clear source. Individuals aged 18-65 who have received a schizophrenia-spectrum or mood-related diagnosis are invited to attend several sessions online and/or in-person. Taking part involves completing questionnaires and interviews about mental health experiences, task tapping into memory and problem-solving skills, and sensory assessments (e.g., vision, hearing). Participants will be reimbursed for their time.
Commitment: Total study involvement (sessions, take home activities etc) - 10 hours. Originally designed to be in person (in Victoria) however researchers have since received further ethics approval to conduct sessions online to facilitate national participation. Reimbursement of $150 total.
Criteria: 18-65 years, on stable psychiatric medication for at least eight weeks (if applicable). Case groups will have a psychosis-spectrum (e.g. schizophrenia) or mood disorder (e.g. bipolar) diagnosis AND predominant voice-hearing experiences (Group 1), OR unusual experiences involving two or more of their senses (Group 2), OR no significant unusual sensory experiences (Group 3).
To find out more, please contact Adrienne on 03 9214 8936 or adriennebell@swin.edu.au
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