Aspects of Theory of Mind that attenuate the relationship between persecutory delusions and social functioning in schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbtep.2016.07.008
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Despite the apparent relevance of persecutory delusions to social relationships, evidence linking these beliefs to social functioning has been inconsistent. In this study, we examined the hypothesis that theory of mind moderates… read more here.
Keywords: delusions social; persecutory delusions; social functioning; mental state ... See more keywords
Schematic beliefs and problem solving performance predict depression in people experiencing persecutory delusions.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2018.02.010
Abstract: Depression occurring alongside psychosis is an important treatment target, both in its own right and as a potential maintenance factor for positive psychotic symptoms. The present paper reports a prospective longitudinal analysis of depression and… read more here.
Keywords: schematic beliefs; depression; experiencing persecutory; persecutory delusions ... See more keywords
Body image concerns in patients with persecutory delusions.
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DOI: 10.1017/s0033291722000800
Abstract: BACKGROUND Persecutory fears build on feelings of vulnerability that arise from negative views of the self. Body image concerns have the potential to be a powerful driver of feelings of vulnerability. Body image concerns are… read more here.
Keywords: body esteem; persecutory delusions; image concerns; body image ... See more keywords
Neural correlates of referential/persecutory delusions in schizophrenia: examination using fMRI and a virtual reality underground travel paradigm.
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DOI: 10.1017/s0033291722001751
Abstract: BACKGROUND The brain functional correlates of delusions have been relatively little studied. However, a virtual reality paradigm simulating travel on the London Underground has been found to evoke referential ideation in both healthy subjects and… read more here.
Keywords: neural correlates; correlates referential; persecutory delusions; cortex ... See more keywords
iMAgery focused psychological therapy for persecutory delusions in PSychosis (iMAPS): a multiple baseline experimental case series
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DOI: 10.1017/s1352465820000168
Abstract: Abstract Background: Many people with psychosis experience persecutory delusions and report negative schematic beliefs and intrusive mental images which may be maintaining factors for psychotic symptoms. Aims: This study examined the feasibility and acceptability of… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; psychosis; persecutory delusions; imagery ... See more keywords
A compassionate imagery intervention for patients with persecutory delusions
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DOI: 10.1017/s1352465821000229
Abstract: Abstract Background: Negative beliefs about the self, including low self-compassion, have been identified as a putative causal factor in the occurrence of paranoia. Therefore, improving self-compassion may be one route to reduce paranoia. Aims: To… read more here.
Keywords: imagery intervention; persecutory delusions; patients persecutory; compassionate imagery ... See more keywords
Models of persecutory delusions: a mechanistic insight into the early stages of psychosis
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DOI: 10.1038/s41380-019-0427-z
Abstract: Identifying robust markers for predicting the onset of psychosis has been a key challenge for early detection research. Persecutory delusions are core symptoms of psychosis, and social cognition is particularly impaired in first-episode psychosis patients… read more here.
Keywords: delusions mechanistic; mechanistic insight; models persecutory; insight early ... See more keywords
F79. ATTRIBUTION OF INTENTIONS IN PATIENTS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA SPECTRUM DISORDERS WITH PERSECUTORY DELUSIONS
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DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sby017.610
Abstract: Abstract Background Social cognitive deficits are considered hallmark features of schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Consistent patterns of relationships have been established between theory of mind impairment and severity of negative symptoms. Some studies have suggested that… read more here.
Keywords: schizophrenia spectrum; spectrum disorders; patients schizophrenia; persecutory delusions ... See more keywords
A case presenting with persecutory delusions as an initial symptom of elderly bipolar disorder
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DOI: 10.1111/psyg.12693
Abstract: Nagisa KATAYAMA , Keisuke INAMURA, Ryuichi YAMAZAKI, Yuki MATSUDA , Akihiko NUNOMURA and Masahiro SHIGETA Department of Psychiatry, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan Correspondence: Dr Nagisa Katayama, MD, Department of Psychiatry, The… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; presenting persecutory; persecutory delusions; delusions initial ... See more keywords