"Delulu" and Defensive Pessimism Are Harmful StrategiesDelusions are irrational and cannot be easily dismissed.Motivational strategies based on optimism or pessimism can be counterproductive.Existential thinking offers a way to manage anxiety.
Fixations With a Lethal Purpose: Extreme Overvalued BeliefsPsychiatry must distinguish between fixations like obsessions, delusions, and extreme overvalued beliefs to prevent potential violence.
What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of beliefIndividuals with delusions may actively engage in evaluating their beliefs rather than accepting them passively, challenging previous theories of delusion formation.
Homeless man who fatally shoved Michelle Go in NYC subway explodes in court as DA claims he's now mentally fit for trialMartial Simon, accused of fatally shoving a woman into a subway train, deemed mentally fit for trial despite ongoing delusions.
I have taken babies from their mothers. After my son was born I feared it was my turn to be punished | Ariane BeestonPostpartum psychosis can lead to delusions and visions that distort reality, impacting the affected individual's ability to trust others.
What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of beliefIndividuals with delusions may actively engage in evaluating their beliefs rather than accepting them passively, challenging previous theories of delusion formation.
Homeless man who fatally shoved Michelle Go in NYC subway explodes in court as DA claims he's now mentally fit for trialMartial Simon, accused of fatally shoving a woman into a subway train, deemed mentally fit for trial despite ongoing delusions.
I have taken babies from their mothers. After my son was born I feared it was my turn to be punished | Ariane BeestonPostpartum psychosis can lead to delusions and visions that distort reality, impacting the affected individual's ability to trust others.