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Having strong false belief even These beliefs are very unusual and The Belief can last

elief can last for longer


different from what is commonly time, lasting for a month or
when it contradicts the evidence
accepted in their community. more

Delusions don't significantly


affect daily life; people can interact
normally without seeming odd.

DELUSIONAL
DISORDER

NOTE : The diagnosis of delusional disorder is made when an individual show one or more
delusions for at least one month and that can’t be explained by other psychotic disorder

There are different types of delusional disorder


Etiology
Delusional disorder maybe occur due the impact GRAMDIOSE TYPE
in limbic system or basal ganglia in patients
who have intact cerebral cortical functioning. EROTOMANIC TYPE
The psychodynamic theories suggest that people
who are highly sensitive and employ specific JEALOUS TYPE
mental defense mechanisms might be a casual
factor for delusional disorder
PERSECUTORY TYPE
Delusions can be influenced by a variety of
factors, including social isolation, economic
struggles, personality issues, and immigrants with SOMATIC TYPE
language barriers, deaf and blind , old age
people are more vulnerable than others

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