When it comes to studying and treating people with artificial-intelligence-related delusions, UCSF Dr. Joseph Pierre and his colleagues are at the forefront of medical science. In an upcoming issue, ...

Cotard's syndrome, a rare and intriguing neuropsychiatric condition, is principally characterised by nihilistic delusions in which individuals believe that they are dead or non-existent. Although not ...

People experiencing delusions during an episode of psychosis may be "living out" a deeply held emotion, according to new research that provides a "radically different perspective" on one of the most ...

Delusions are beliefs that aren't based on reality, culture, religion, or social identity. The people affected by them can’t be convinced by facts or reason that their delusional belief is untrue.

The distinctions between conspiratorial ideation and delusion-proneness are murky. Indeed, according to the diagnostic criteria for delusional disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5 ...