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 ...

Thinking back, I've experienced manic episodes for most of my adult life; I just didn’t know it at the time. My worst one was a few years ago, and it prompted a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder. This ...

People with schizophrenia often have delusions: false beliefs about themselves or the world around them. The types of delusions in schizophrenia can vary, but persecutory delusions are the most common ...

Hallucinations are sensory experiences that seem real but aren’t, often arising from health conditions or substance use, while delusions are firm beliefs in false ideas despite contrary evidence.

Schizophrenia is a complex mental health disorder characterized by a disconnect from reality. People with schizophrenia experience a variety of symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, ...

Delusions of grandeur, also known as grandiose delusions (GDs), are a type of delusion, or false belief. People who experience delusions of grandeur may believe they are famous, God-like, wealthy, ...

A delusion of grandeur is a false or unusual belief about one’s power, wealth, talents, and other traits. A person may believe, for instance, that they are famous, can end world wars, or that they are ...