ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Hearing Voices Network

Okay, kiddo. Have you ever talked to yourself? Sometimes it's fun to have a conversation with our own thoughts, right? Well, some people hear voices in their heads that they can't control, and those voices can be confusing or scary. It's called "hearing voices."

But here's the cool thing: there's a group of people who also hear voices, and they've formed a group called the Hearing Voices Network to support each other. They help people understand that hearing voices doesn't have to be bad or dangerous. Sometimes the voices can even be helpful in a way, like offering guidance or advice.

The Hearing Voices Network makes sure that people with this experience feel safe and connected to others who can relate. They have meetings where they can talk about what they're going through and learn from each other. They also work with doctors and therapists to make sure that everyone is getting the help they need to be healthy and happy.

So, in summary, the Hearing Voices Network is a group of people who support each other when they hear voices in their heads that they can't control, and they help each other understand that it's okay to hear voices and that there's help available.