The Hearing Voices Movement (HVM) originated in the 80s in the Netherlands and subsequently inspired voice hearers, peer workers and allies in the UK and other parts of Europe. Over the past two decades hearing voices networks and local groups have developed around the world. InterVoice, based in the United Kingdom, currently serves as the international organizing network of the hearing voices movement.
The HVM strongly emphasizes the value of exploring the personal and cultural meaning of voices and related experiences. The HVM does not promote any one interpretation of voices and emphasizes the importance of self-determination.
The international movement endeavors to bring together voice hearers, service users, family members and clinicians, and sustains an international research advisory board. In many parts of the world, mental health centers and outpatient clinics regularly refer clients to HVM groups (much like AA in the US) and collaborate with voice hearers and service users in order to promote shared goals of recovery, acceptance and community integration.
The HVM strongly emphasizes the value of exploring the personal and cultural meaning of voices and related experiences. The HVM does not promote any one interpretation of voices and emphasizes the importance of self-determination.
The international movement endeavors to bring together voice hearers, service users, family members and clinicians, and sustains an international research advisory board. In many parts of the world, mental health centers and outpatient clinics regularly refer clients to HVM groups (much like AA in the US) and collaborate with voice hearers and service users in order to promote shared goals of recovery, acceptance and community integration.