The feeling that your own actions are controlled by external forces is a common feature in schizophrenia. A research team at the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, the University of ...

Delusions—fixed false beliefs—can be tricky to study. And it's not yet clear how the brain gives rise to these departures from reality. Further, there are many types of delusions. Those with ...

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 ...

Clinical delusions involve a sharp break with reality. Delusions of everyday living are milder. Instead of being pathological, they are a mark of psychological health and well-being. Everyday ...

Terms such as delusions or conspiracy theories express a disapproving attitude. Suppose I am convinced that a celebrity I have never met is in love with me. My belief may be considered delusional. To ...