Advances in understanding and treating persecutory delusions: a review
D Freeman, P Garety - Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology, 2014 - Springer
Purpose Persecutory delusions are a central psychotic experience, at the severe end of a
paranoia spectrum in the general population. The aim of the review is to provide an …
paranoia spectrum in the general population. The aim of the review is to provide an …
The functional significance of social cognition in schizophrenia: a review
Deficits in a wide array of functional outcome areas (eg, social functioning, social skills,
independent living skills, etc) are marked in schizophrenia. Consequently, much recent …
independent living skills, etc) are marked in schizophrenia. Consequently, much recent …
Psychosis as a transdiagnostic and extended phenotype in the general population
A large body of research indicates that weak expressions of positive psychotic symptoms
(“psychotic experiences”) can be measured in the general population, and likely represent …
(“psychotic experiences”) can be measured in the general population, and likely represent …
Thinking preferences and conspiracy belief: Intuitive thinking and the jum** to conclusions-bias as a basis for the belief in conspiracy theories
N Pytlik, D Soll, S Mehl - Frontiers in psychiatry, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Background The belief in conspiracy theories and paranoid ideation are often treated as
almost synonymous. However, there is to date no research concerning shared underlying …
almost synonymous. However, there is to date no research concerning shared underlying …
Effects of cognitive behaviour therapy for worry on persecutory delusions in patients with psychosis (WIT): a parallel, single-blind, randomised controlled trial with a …
Background Worry might be a contributory causal factor in the occurrence of persecutory
delusions in patients with psychotic disorders. Therefore we postulated that reducing worry …
delusions in patients with psychotic disorders. Therefore we postulated that reducing worry …
Social cognition in schizophrenia: an NIMH workshop on definitions, assessment, and research opportunities
Social cognition has become a high priority area for the study of schizophrenia. However,
despite developments in this area, progress remains limited by inconsistent terminology and …
despite developments in this area, progress remains limited by inconsistent terminology and …
The past and future of delusions research: from the inexplicable to the treatable
PA Garety, D Freeman - The British Journal of Psychiatry, 2013 - cambridge.org
BackgroundProblems with the diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia have led for a call
to change strategy and focus on individual psychotic experiences. In recent years, research …
to change strategy and focus on individual psychotic experiences. In recent years, research …
Suspicious minds: the psychology of persecutory delusions
D Freeman - Clinical psychology review, 2007 - Elsevier
At least 10–15% of the general population regularly experience paranoid thoughts and
persecutory delusions are a frequent symptom of psychosis. Persecutory ideation is a key …
persecutory delusions are a frequent symptom of psychosis. Persecutory ideation is a key …
[BUCH][B] Psychology, mental health and distress
Is depression simply the result of chemical imbalances, or Schizophrenia a wholly biological
disorder? What role do the broader circumstances of an individual's social, cultural and …
disorder? What role do the broader circumstances of an individual's social, cultural and …
Coronavirus conspiracy beliefs in the German-speaking general population: endorsement rates and links to reasoning biases and paranoia
Background Coronavirus-related conspiracy theories (CT) have been found to be
associated with fewer pandemic containment-focused behaviors. It is therefore important to …
associated with fewer pandemic containment-focused behaviors. It is therefore important to …