A conceptual review of phenomenological links between trauma and the content of psychotic symptoms.

Key Points

• The review aims to explore the relationship between trauma and the content of psychotic symptoms, highlighting important areas for future research.
• Review of existing literature on trauma and psychotic symptoms
• Identification of gaps in qualitative research methodologies
• Discussion of posttraumatic sequelae affecting psychotic symptom content
• Meaningful links between trauma and content of psychotic symptoms were identified
• Emphasis on the need for new qualitative research designs
• Recognition of hyperarousal and dissociation as important factors influencing psychotic symptom content