The term “delusion” refers to a strong, consuming belief in something that is untrue. Religious delusions involve beliefs concerning religious ideologies or figures. Religious delusions differ from ...

Key points Delusional disorder can be hard to detect because the pathology is encapsulated and the person may seem very stable. If someone's delusion becomes believed by others and affects their ...

From calling yourself "delulu" to saying you're in a "delusionship," the word delusional has become a prominent part of cultural slang. But I'm not sure it should be. With these terms being so ...

Delusions are a symptom of psychosis. They involve strong beliefs in something that is not true. Certain mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia and delusional disorder, often involve ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I examine the disturbing aspect that ...

A new study from Simon Fraser University researchers has found a close link between high levels of social media use and psychiatric disorders that involve delusions, such as narcissism and body ...

Delusions of grandeur are a symptom of mental health conditions like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. People with this ...