Why do patients with psychosis listen to and believe derogatory and threatening voices? 21 reasons given by patients by Sheaves, B, Johns, L, Griffith, L, Isham, L, McPin Hearing Voices Lived Experience Advisory Panel, Kabir, T, Freeman, D

“…<p><strong>Background:</strong> Around two thirds of patients with auditory hallucinations experience derogatory and threatening voices (DTVs). Understandably, when these voices are believed then common consequences can be depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. …”

The comments of voices on the appearance of patients with psychosis: 'the voices tell me that I am ugly' by Waite, F, Diamond, R, Collett, N, Chadwick, E, Bold, E, Teale, A, Taylor, K, Kirkham, M, Twivy, E, Causier, C, Carr, L, Bird, J, Černis, E, Isham, L, Freeman, D

“…The occurrence of negative voice content directly about appearance is therefore plausible. Derogatory comments about appearance are likely to be distressing, increase depression and contribute to social withdrawal.…”