causes
What might increase PPD?
Family history and genetic traits
What age range is PPD diagnosed?
18 or older
what is the difference between PPD and DD?
PPD involves a chronic, pervasive mistrust and suspicion of others, interpreting motives as malevolent. Delusional Disorder involves one or more fixed, false beliefs (delusions) that persist for at least a month, often appearing normal otherwise.
paranoia
What is the main cause of PPD?
Childhood Trauma/Neglect, Genetic Predisposition, Environmental Factors, and Psychological Mechanisms
What are the 2 most prominent features of PPD?
Mistrust of others, Desire to avoid relationships where one is not in control
A person who believes their spouse is cheating on them, based on absolutely no evidence, and this is their only major issue, likely has
Delusional Disorder (Jealous Type)
Why is it hard to treat people with PPD?
Because they don't trust you or the treatment your giving them
Unstable or hostile environment
Difficulty trusting others
How does functioning typically differ between the two?
PPD involves more generalized, long-term interpersonal difficulties, while Delusional disorder patients may function normally outside the specific delusion.
Recognize and challenge their odd thinking patterns
Does substance abuse cause PPD?
Yes it can
How will someone with PPD act towards others?
Suspicious, Guarded, Distanced, Argumentative, Abrasive, Emotionally reactive
Treatment for Delusional Disorder often relies on which approach, which is less common for PPD?
Antipsychotic medications
Can medication cure PPD?
no
Genetic, environmental, psychosocial, cognitive, and more
why is PPD hard to diagnose
It overlaps with different personality symptoms
What is the primary difference in the delusions experienced between these two disorders?
PPD is characterized by a "general, pervasive mistrust," while Delusional Disorder features specific, fixed false beliefs.
What is important for a care taker to know when caring for someone with PPD?
Suspicion and mistrust makes it hard to form a therapeutic relationship, Professional, matter-of-fact approach, Non-threatening environment, Identifying specific problem areas, acceptance, reflection, Recognize patient’s world view