Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...

Yes, delusional disorder is a real, diagnosable condition. Distinct from schizophrenia, delusional disorder occurs when a person holds one or more fixed false beliefs while otherwise functioning ...

Delusional disorder is primarily characterized by one or more delusions lasting for at least a month, while schizophrenia involves a broader range of psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations and ...

When someone says they've been implanted with a tracking device, believes they’re the subject of secret experiments, or insists they’re being watched by strangers, it can leave family members ...

In my previous posts, readers learned about delusions both as a symptom and as a condition called delusional disorder. The latter is marked by the presence of delusions in the absence of other ...

Delusions are a symptom of psychosis. They involve strong beliefs in something that is not true. Certain mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia and delusional disorder, often involve ...

Delusions are false beliefs held with unwavering commitment despite proof they’re incorrect. Persecutory delusions — the belief that someone plans to harm, harass, or sabotage you — are the most ...