Psychics Who Hear Voices Could Be On to Something

Psychics Who Hear Voices Could Be On to Something

7/10/2017

link

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/06/psychics-hearing-voices/531582/

summary

This article delves into the phenomenon of hearing voices and explores it in the context of psychics and mental health. It highlights the experiences of individuals who claim to hear voices, both as psychics who believe they communicate with spirits and as individuals diagnosed with mental illnesses like schizophrenia. The article discusses the stigma associated with hearing voices and the different cultural interpretations of this phenomenon. It also explores the relationship between hearing voices and creativity, as some individuals who hear voices find solace and inspiration in their experiences. Ultimately, the article delves into the complex and varied nature of hearing voices and raises questions about the intersections of spirituality, mental health, and perception.

tags

mental health ꞏ perception ꞏ psychosis ꞏ delusions ꞏ spiritual experiences ꞏ mental illness ꞏ neuroscience ꞏ parapsychology ꞏ psychics ꞏ supernatural phenomena ꞏ cognitive science ꞏ psychology of belief ꞏ auditory perception ꞏ hearing voices ꞏ paranormal investigations ꞏ hallucinations ꞏ psychic abilities ꞏ skepticism ꞏ belief systems ꞏ psychic mediums ꞏ extrasensory perception ꞏ pseudoscience ꞏ paranormal beliefs ꞏ mind-body connection ꞏ cognitive psychology ꞏ intuition ꞏ schizophrenia ꞏ mental health stigma ꞏ spiritualism ꞏ spirituality ꞏ auditory hallucinations ꞏ consciousness ꞏ paranormal experiences ꞏ belief in supernatural ꞏ mystery