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 ...

Distorted perceptions of relationships can be dangerous for both you and potential partners. Here’s how to recognize the signs and break free. Healthy relationships are built on trust, communication ...

From calling yourself "delulu" to saying you're in a "delusionship," the word delusional has become a prominent part of cultural slang. But I'm not sure it should be. With these terms being so ...

People with schizophrenia often have delusions: false beliefs about themselves or the world around them. The types of delusions in schizophrenia can vary, but persecutory delusions are the most common ...

Hallucinations are sensory experiences that seem real but aren’t, often arising from health conditions or substance use, while delusions are firm beliefs in false ideas despite contrary evidence.

People are fond of saying when the going gets tough, the tough get going — which, like crime doesn’t pay is more wishful thinking than accurate social science ...

A new study provides a novel theory for how delusions arise and why they persist. NYU Langone Medical Center researcher Orrin Devinsky, MD, performed an in-depth analysis of patients with certain ...