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What is Delusional Disorder?

Written by Amanda Beltrani | Nov 28, 2022 8:10:27 PM

Delusional Disorder is a psychiatric illness that afflicts a very small percentage of the population. According to the DSM-5-TR, the best estimate for the prevalence of the disorder is approximately 0.2% in the general population. This article describes delusions, delusional disorder, and delusional themes that can occur.