Somatic delusions are false beliefs regarding one’s own or other people's body function. Nihilistic delusions are when one believes major catastrophes will occur. Erotomanic delusions are when one believes others are in love with them. Grandiose delusions are grand, magnificent, and self-inflating, yet unrealistic, views of oneself. Referential delusions are beliefs that things the patient sees and hears in the external environment are directed at them. Persecutory delusions are the most common this is where one believes someone or something is out to get them. A variety of different types of delusions exist. This activity outlines the evaluation, treatment, and management of psychosis, and reviews the role of the interprofessional team in managing and improving care for patients with this condition.ĭelusions are fixed, false beliefs for which a person lacks insight into, even in the face of evidence that proves contrary to their validity. Psychosis can be highly distressing to patients and loved ones, which is why it has become a primary target of treatment for medical professionals. It is the hallmark feature of schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, a co-occurring aspect to many mood and substance use disorders, as well as a challenging symptom to many neurologic and medical conditions. Psychosis is a common feature of many psychiatric, neuropsychiatric, neurologic, neurodevelopmental, and medical conditions. It is thought that although around 1.5 to 3.5 percent of people will meet diagnostic criteria for a psychotic disorder, a significantly larger variable number will experience at least one psychotic symptom in their lifetime. Psychosis is a loose description of an amalgamation of psychological symptoms resulting in a loss of contact with reality.
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