The simulation of hallucinations to reduce the stigma of schizophrenia: a systematic review

Background/Objectives: Many people with schizophrenia face stigmatisation in various social settings. Several different types of interventions have been developed to reduce stigma of schizophrenia such as protest, education, filmed contact, and personal contact. In the physical disability field there is a long history of using simulations that allow a person to directly experience a physical disability to increase empathy and understanding about the condition. In recent years, several simulation tools have been produced by organizations or companies to simulate the experience of auditory and visual hallucination…