Monday, March 17, 2025

Word Of the Day - Persecutory Delusions

 Persecutory Delusions - Occurs when a patient/client perceives that someone or something wants to harm   them.  They truly perceive that things are happening regardless of lack of evidence.  This symptom sometimes occurs with some mental health conditions.  It is a type of paranoia (Gillette, 2024).  Persecutory Delusion is common with Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder,  and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) https://youtube.com/shorts/e8-d_w4GueE?si=Z5nvKDo2TvdetuO6.  Persecutory Delusions

Reference:

Gillette, H.  2024.  Types of.Delusions in Schizophrenia?  Healthline.  Retrieved from.  https://www.healthline.com/health/schizophrenia/types-of-delusions-in-schizophrenia#delusions-overview.

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