Where voices come from

And how to get rid of them

Around 15% of the Dutch population hears voices. Not only is it a symptom of schizophrenia, it is also prevalent in other psychiatric disorders, such as in epilepsy, in patients with hearing problems, and in a significant minority of the general population. Psychiatrist Iris Sommer searches for new and effective treatments to silence these voices, also for people who are not responsive to antipsychotic medication.

Credits

<p>Produced by Fast Facts<br />
With the support of The Young Academy and Iris Sommer<br />
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Thanks to&nbsp;Iris Koopmans, The Young Academy Office, Kelly Diederen, Christine Blanke, Utrecht University</p>
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<p>Made by: Marieke Aafjes 2012<br />
In cooperation with<br />
Camera &amp; editing: Frithmedia<br />
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Music: Daan van West<br />
Graphic design: SproetS</p>
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