sypmtoms
types of delusional disorders
treatment
diagnosis/differential
prognosis/risk
100

A person with delusional disorder may appear generally normal—except when discussing these

there delusions

100

People with this type of delusional disorder believe that another person, often someone important or famous, is in love with them. They may attempt to contact the person of the delusion and engage in stalking behavior.

what is erotomanic

100

when do people with delusional disorder seek help?

when other mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression come up

100

doctors often rule out this brain-related issue, such as tumors,strokes,or Alzheimer's, before diagnosing delusional disorder

what are medical or neurological conditions

100

This factor improves a person’s outlook with delusional disorder—especially when treatment begins early and the person sticks with it

early diagnosis and consistent treatment?

200

Unlike schizophrenia, delusional disorder usually doesn’t cause these disorganized problems with speaking or behavior

thought and speech disturbances

200

People with this type of delusional disorder have an overinflated sense of self-worth, power, knowledge or identity. They may believe they have a great talent or have made an important discovery.

what is grandiose

200

what is the main treatment for delusional disorder?

psychotherapy

200

Unlike schizophrenia, this disorder usually doesn’t include hallucinations or major impairment in functioning

What is delusional disorder

200

Without proper treatment, people with delusional disorder are at higher risk of these serious outcomes involving harm to themselves or others

What are self-harm or violent behaviors?

300

This symptom can occur if a person believes others are out to harm them

paranoia

300

People with this type of delusional disorder believe that their spouse or sexual partner is unfaithful without any concrete evidence

what is jealous

300

what is a structured, goal-oriented type of therapy that helps people with delusional disorder?

cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

300

This type of test, often involving images of the brain, helps rule out physical causes of psychotic symptoms

What is a brain imaging test (CT or MRI)

300

This type of therapy helps people recognize false beliefs and improve their relationships and daily functioning

What is psychotherapy (or cognitive behavioral therapy)

400

Although many symptoms stay mild, this serious complication can happen if delusional beliefs lead to aggressive actions

violence

400

 People with this type of delusional disorder believe someone or something is mistreating, spying on or attempting to harm them (or someone close to them).

what is persecutory

400

This therapy can help people with delusional disorder and their families

family focused therapy

400

Delusional disorder can be confused with this psychotic condition, but that illness usually includes disorganized speech, hallucinations, and negative symptoms

 What is schizophrenia

400

Although many people can recover, this aspect of delusional disorder can make long-term management challenging

What is the person’s lack of insight or refusal to believe they’re ill

500

Unlike hallucinations, which involve false sensory experiences, these are the fixed false ideas central to the disorder

Delusions

500

People with this type of delusional disorder believe that they have a physical issue or medical problem, such as a parasite or a bad odor.

what is somatic

500

Other medications that healthcare providers might prescribe to treat delusional disorder include?

anxiolytics and antidepressants

500

Doctors may also check for substance use with this type of test when evaluating delusional disorder

What is a toxicology screen or drug test?

500

When delusional disorder goes untreated, it can interfere with these two major parts of a person’s life—often leading to isolation and stress

What are work and relationships?

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