Efficacy of Treatment for Resistant Command Hallucinations.

Abstract

Auditory hallucinations (AHs), often described as voices, are a common symptom of schizophrenia and psychoses. Command hallucinations (CHs) are a type of AH in which the voice heard by the patient commands him or her to perform a particular action. The nature of the directive may vary from inconsequential actions to commands to harm the patient or others. There is widespread public concern about the danger individuals with schizophrenia or related disorders pose to themselves and to the community. There is firm evidence pointing to the important role that CHs play in propelling psychotic individuals into serious and damaging actions. We have found, however, that most individuals who comply w..

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