Paranoia: Clinical Features, Diagnostic Framework, Differential Diagnosis, and Evidence-Based Management Strategies
Paranoia refers to a pattern of beliefs or perceptions in which an individual interprets events as threatening, malicious, or targeted, often despite limited or no supporting evidence. Clinically, paranoia exists on a spectrum—from transient suspiciousness related to stress or substance use to sustained delusional thinking consistent with psychotic or mood disorders. Understanding paranoia requires distinguishing… Read More »