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Help! I’m hearing voices

The realisation that you're hearing voices can be a distressing feeling. The Mix finds out what it really means to hear voices and why it's more common than you may think.

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Hearing voices is more common than you may think.

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Next Steps

  • Voice Collective support young people who hear voices, see visions or experience unusual senses. Call on 020 7911 0822 or email on [email protected].
  • You can talk to Childline about anything. Call them for free on 0800 1111 or visit their website.
  • Mind offers advice and support to people with mental health problems. Their helpline runs nine to six from Monday to Friday. 0300 123 3393
  • Chat about this subject on our Discussion Boards.
  • Need help but confused where to go locally? Download our StepFinder iPhone app to find local support services quickly.

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depression| mental health

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Updated on 10-Oct-2017

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