Paraphrenia
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Paraphrenia is a chronic psychotic disorder that involves paranoid delusions and hallucinations. It’s characterized by a strong delusional component, but without significant personality or intellectual impairment.
US Cases: not found
World Cases: 16 million
Sex Ratio: M/3W
Age Onset: Age 60
Brain Area: hippcampus,entorhinalcortx
Symptoms: delusions & hallucinations
Progression: chronic delusions&hallucinations
Therapies: cognitive behavioral therapy
Medications: antipsychotic medications
YouTube Video: Understanding Paraphrenia DBpsychology
Amazon or Library book: Dementia Praecox and Paraphrenia
Support Groups:
Treatment Advocacy Center-https://www.tac.org> map_directory>iowa