Delusional disorder Flashcards
What is delusional disorder?
Patient has delusions, no accompanying prominent hallcuinations
DSM 5 for delusional disorder
you’ve been having delusions for a month or longer
your symptoms don’t quite meet the criteria for schizophrenia
hallucinations, when present, aren’t prominent and are related to the delusion
outside of the delusion, your functioning isn’t majorly impaired and your behavior isn’t out of the ordinary
any depressive episodes that coincide with your delusions are shorter than the delusional period
no other physical or mental condition can explain your symptoms
Signs and symptoms of delusional disorder
Passionate arguing in favour of belief
Acknowledgin that others view your beliefs as irrational but not accepting their evidence
Irratibility
Desire to involve the governemnt
Antagonistic behaviour
Legal difficulties
Types of delusional disorder
Grandiose
Persecutory
Erotomanic
Jealous
Somatic
What is grandiose deluisonal disorder?
You believe you’re the target of harmfu intent, being sabotaged, or being conspired against
Erotomanic delusional disorder
Focus on belief another person is in love with you
Erotomanic delusional disorder
Focus on belief another person is in love with you
Erotomanic delusional disorder
Focus on belief another person is in love with you
Jealous delusional disorder
Falsely believe significant other unfaithrful
Somatic delusional disorder
Delusions focus on bodily functions or snesations
Conditions and factors that can lead to delusions
OCD
body dysmorphic disorder
Delirium
Neurocognitive disorders
Schizophrenia
Schizophreniform disorder
Schizoaffective disorder
Depression
Bipolar disorder
Substance or medication induced psyhcoiss
What should be taken into consideration when diagnosing delusional disorder?
Cultural beliefs
Treatment delusional disorder
Psychotherapy
CBT
Metacognitive theray
Medication for delusional disorder
Antipsychotic medication
Antidepressants
Sedative medications
