Using Facebook to Reach People Who Experience Auditory Hallucinations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Auditory hallucinations (eg, hearing voices) are relatively common and underreported false sensory experiences that may produce distress and impairment. A large proportion of those who experience auditory hallucinations go unidentified and untreated. Traditional engagement methods oftentimes fall short in reaching the diverse population of people who experience auditory hallucinations.

Objective

The objective of this proof-of-concept study was to examine the viability of leveraging Web-based social media as a method of engaging people who experience auditory hallucinations and to evaluate their attitudes toward using social media platforms as a resource for Web-based support and technology-based treatment.

Methods

We used Facebook advertisements to recruit

SUBMITTER: Crosier BS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4925933 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature