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    delusional
    /dɪˈl(j)uːʒən(ə)l/

    adjective

    • 1. characterized by or holding false beliefs or judgements about external reality that are held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary, typically as a symptom of a mental condition: "hospitalization for schizophrenia and delusional paranoia"

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  2. Delusional disorder is a mental health condition in which a person has unshakable beliefs in something that’s untrue. Learn about the types, causes, diagnosis and treatment of this rare and persistent disorder.

  3. Jan 3, 2024 · Delusional disorder, previously called paranoid disorder, is a type of serious mental illness called a psychotic disorder. People who have it can’t tell what’s real from what is imagined ...

  4. The delusional beliefs persist despite disagreement but not because the patient is unable to recognize that others have different mental states to their own.

  5. Delusional definition: having false or unrealistic beliefs or opinions. See examples of DELUSIONAL used in a sentence.

  6. Delusional disorder tends to appear in middle to late adult life, and for the most part first admissions to hospital for delusional disorder occur between age 33 and 55. It is more common in women than men, and immigrants seem to be at higher risk.

  7. Delusional disorder is a mental health condition in which a person has delusions and unshakeable beliefs that are untrue or not based on reality. There are several types of delusions, all of which are generally treated with medication and therapy.

  8. Mar 3, 2021 · Delusional disorder is a mental illness that causes a person to have delusional thoughts for a prolonged period. Learn about the types, causes, and treatments of delusional disorder, and how it differs from other similar conditions.