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Objectives: This pilot study explored the feasibility and acceptability of using research as the basis of a therapeutic group intervention for hearing voices/auditory hallucinations.

Methods: Using a Participatory Action Research methodology, seven male current or previous residents of a low secure hospital participated in the study. Participants independently conducted research on ideas that were generated and operationalised by the group, on a weekly basis over a seven-month period.

Participants focused on developing a new ‘easy to complete’ recovery/resilience measure. The group also themselves developed a qualitative interview schedule, and participated in interviews at the conclusion of the intervention period. In addition to the four participants who engaged throughout the intervention period and contributed towards the analysis of transcripts, three other participant’s (two who disengaged on moving to a …