Hallucinations in the general population across the adult lifespan: prevalence and psychopathologic significance

Community studies have found a relatively high prevalence of hallucinations, which are associated with a range of (psychotic and non-psychotic) mental disorders, as well as with suicidal ideation and behaviour. The literature on hallucinations in the general population has largely focused on adolescents and young adults.We aimed to explore the prevalence and psychopathologic significance of hallucinations across the adult lifespan.Using the...