Psychotic (Delusional) Depression The primary classification system for diagnostic classification in psychiatry is currently the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders , 5th edition (DSM5) of the American Psychiatric…
Persecutory Delusional Disorder Delusional disorders are characterized by fixed beliefs based on bizarre interpretations of reality (despite evidence to the contrary), not related to daily life experiences, and not specific…
This volume makes the point that every patient with psychosis requires a careful differential diagnosis, and that there is more to diagnosis than just the monolithic concept of “schizophrenia.” Moreover,…
Introduction In the current psychiatric classifications, schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are regarded as distinct clinical entities characterized by specific diagnostic criteria, clinical presentations, prognosis, and treatment. Nevertheless, they share…
Introduction As described since ancient times, and by Hippocrates 2000 years ago, psychosis is a mental state characterized by impaired reality testing. It is manifest as a constellation of symptoms,…
Definition of Functional Psychosis Primeval social instincts helped safeguard both ancient human groups and modern animal groups of all kinds, but we humans also have an evolutionary advantage when it…
Abstract Grief is a universal human experience, and yet is often a topic clinicians and the general public are not well versed in. Grief brings painful yet entirely natural emotions…
Abstract Suicide among youth is a major public health concern globally. According to the WHO, suicide is the second leading cause of death in the world for 10–29-year-olds. It is…
Abstract Although suicide in other demographic groups may receive more public attention, suicide among older adults has long been an intense target of concern for suicide prevention. In fact, in…
Abstract In recent years in the USA, UK, and many other areas around the world, awareness of suicide risk in LGBTQ youth as well as across the lifespan has increased…
