From Mad in Brazil: The perspective that sees the hearing of voices as a non-pathological expression of existence, worthy of acceptance and an appropriate approach, challenges the predominance of the biomedical model in this field. This not only brings significant benefits to those who experience these experiences, but also reverberates positively among friends, family and professionals involved. Furthermore, this approach fosters research and drives the development of support networks, which have played a vital role in allowing many people to escape the system centered on psychiatric hospitals and healthcare services, overcoming the stigma associated with psychiatric diagnoses.
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