description of the auditory hallucinations interview guide
the ahig comprises 31 open ended questions and one question with multiple yes/no responses about the experience of hearing voices; it was developed by the authors of the current article (L.N.T., R.K.B.) and reflects both the literature and the authors' clinical experiences (Table) The AHIG is an assessment tool that can be used to create individualized intervention it takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete. it is not a diagnostic tool, and it does not result in a score. THE AHIG can be used to complement other tools; it could be administered first to help develop rapport and trust, and then other assessment tools could be administered as needed.