Other delusional disorders

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

Mental disorder characterised by persistent delusions
- Delusions remain even when opposing evidence presented

Question 2

Bizarre Delusion

Answer 2

Of control
- Others control one’s actions/thoughts
Of thought broadcasting
- Others can hear one’s thoughts
Of thought withdrawal
- One’s thoughts are being stolen
Nihilstic
- World/self doesn’t exist

Question 3

Non-bizzare delusions

Answer 3

• Persecutory = Others conspiring against
• Jealous
• Guilt/Sin
• Of referance: one believes messages directed at them/are especially significant
• Somatic: one’s body has changed
• Erotomanic: when you think someone is in love with you but they aren’t
• Grandiose: they believe they have special talent
• Religious

Question 4

Mood incongruent

Answer 4

Not affected by mood or state of mind
- Nihilism
- Delusions of control

Question 5

Mood congruent

Answer 5

Consistent with depressive or manic state
- Persecutory when depressed
- Superiority when manic

Question 6

Diagnosis

Answer 6

> 1 delusion over > 1 month period without meeting other criteria for schizophrenia
- Hallucinations may occur in some cases of delusional disorder
Affects day-to-day functioning
Not cased by other condition/Substance

Question 7

Treatment

Answer 7

Antipsychotics
Antidepressants
Psychotherapy