In recent years cognitive‐behavioural techniques have begun to be applied to psychotic symptoms with positive results. There is little in the literature to suggest that such techniques have been used to help people with learning disabilities who experience psychosis. The case report provided here details the teaching of cognitive‐behavioural strategies for managing auditory hallucinations and their effective use by a woman with mild learning disabilities. A number of benefits of the intervention are noted including decreases in subjective distress and use of PRN medication, as well as improved mood and reported increases in the use of positive coping strategies and self‐esteem.
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