Understanding delusions.
Chandra Kiran, Suprakash Chaudhury
Industrial Psychiatry Journal 2009 DOI: 10.4103/0972-6748.57851 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Philosophy of mind |
| Keywords | Etiology Psychopathology Delusions |
| Key findings | The text presents a review of theories and explanations for delusion formation, with brief discussion of the etiology, classification, and management of delusions and of recent advances. It states no specific findings or conclusions. |
Abstract
Delusion has always been a central topic for psychiatric research with regard to etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and forensic relevance. The various theories and explanations for delusion formation are reviewed. The etiology, classification and management of delusions are briefly discussed. Recent advances in the field are reviewed.
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