Shared Delusional Disorder
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Shared delusional disorder, also known as shared psychotic disorder, is a rare psychiatric condition that occurs when two or more people share a delusion. It’s most common in people who have a close relationship with someone who has a psychotic disorder.
US Cases: 2 million
World Cases: 1.7 million
Sex Ratio: M/1.6F
Age Onset: age 49
Brain Area: frontal lobe:pfc & acc, insula
Symptoms: also called “folie-a-deux”
Progression: may damage work & social needs
Therapies: chronotherapy,bright-light therapy
Medications: melotonin, vitamin B-12
YouTube Video: What is Delusional disorder?
Amazon or Library book: Delusional Disorder Workbook
Support Groups:
Unbound Medicine-https://www.unboundmedicine.com>view>all>shared-dedusional-disorder