Delusions in Context

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Author : Lisa Bortolotti
Genre : Psychology

Summary : This open access book offers an exploration of delusions—unusual beliefs that can significantly disrupt people’s lives. Experts from a range of disciplinary backgrounds, including lived experience, clinical psychiatry, philosophy, clinical psychology, and cognitive neuroscience, discuss how delusions emerge, why it is so difficult to give them up, what their effects are, how they are managed, and what we can do to reduce the stigma associated with them. Taken as a whole, the book proposes that there is continuity between delusions and everyday beliefs. It is essential reading for researchers working on delusions and mental health more generally, and will also appeal to anybody who wants to gain a better understanding of what happens when the way we experience and interpret the world is different from that of the people around us.

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Author : Philippa A. Garety
Genre : Medical

Summary : The authors offer cogent reviews of the literature pertaining to the formation and maintenance of delusions, but the most substantial parts of the monograph expound the empirical inquiries which they and their colleagues have carried out in recent years. Most of the research has been published elsewhere, but such is the relevance of the experiments cited to the whole schema that the monograph has unique value. It is a synthesis which portrays the contribution to date of cognitive science to the biology and psychopathology of delusional thinking, and convincingly demonstrates that this way of looking at things has a considerable future. There are important implications for therapy as well as for hypothesis formulation. The monograph is attractively written, and the authors present their claims with exemplary modesty. The whole tenor of their approach gives weight to the conviction that here we have a story that must be taken seriously. It is a significant book, and I warmly commend it to all those with an interest in the future of psychopathology, and especially to psychiatrists who wish to advance their understanding of mental states and avoid stagnating with outworn dogma." - Robert Cawley, University of London in British Journal of Psychiatry Delusions are a key symptom of psychosis and yet there is no single book which considers delusions from a psychological perspective. In part this is because the syndrome of schizophrenia has captured the attention of many workers, and in part because delusions, as private mental phenomena, are not well suited to purely behavioural or observational methods of enquiry. For the past two decades, however, cognitive psychology has been in its ascendancy and delusions, as beliefs, are particularly amenable to investigation applying cognitive concepts and methods. Within this framework, it is possible to consider continuities between delusional and ordinary beliefs, as well as to seek to identify differences. This book, therefore, uniquely presents a psychological model of delusions, employing the neglected strategy of single symptom research and the tools of cognitive psychology

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Author : Kate V. Hardy, Clin.Psych.D.
Genre : Medical

Summary : "Often distressing and disruptive for the individual, dekusions can also present unique challenges for mental health professionals -- not least because of how intertwined they are with cultural experiences and society as a whole. For the first time, a single volume gathers the literature and treatment guidance materials related to delusions in one place. Decoding Delusions offers clinicians an up-to-date, culturally informed, and illustrated guide to managing the full range of delusions and other extreme beliefs encountered in daily practice. More than 20 international authors lend their expert insights on a range of delusional presentations that include persecutory paranoia, erotomania, Capgras syndrome, and delusions of thought possession. Links to video clips help bring treatment modalities to life and demonstrate key skills. Readers will also benefit from nuanced culturally informed discussion on working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Beyond aiming for merely distress reduction, the authors of this volume explore the meaning of delusions and extreme beliefs and trace a path toward more effective practices for professionals and meaningful recovery for the individual."--

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Author : Lisa Bortolotti
Genre : Philosophy

Summary : When we talk about delusions we may refer to symptoms of mental health problems, such as clinical delusions in schizophrenia, or simply the beliefs that people cling to which are implausible and resistant to counterevidence; these can include anything from beliefs about the benefits of homeopathy to concerns about the threat of alien abduction. Why do people adopt delusional beliefs and why are they so reluctant to part with them? In Why Delusions Matter, Lisa Bortolotti explains what delusions really are and argues that, despite their negative reputation, they can also play a positive role in people's lives, imposing some meaning on adverse experiences and strengthening personal or social identities. In a clear and accessible style, Bortolotti contributes to the growing research on the philosophy of the cognitive sciences, offering a novel and nuanced view of delusions.

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Author : Ema Sullivan-Bissett
Genre : Philosophy

Summary : Delusions play an important and fascinating role in philosophy and are a particularly fertile area of study in recent years, spanning philosophy of mind and psychology, epistemology, ethics, psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science. The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Delusion explores the conceptual and philosophical issues in the study of delusion and is the first major reference source of its kind. Comprising 38 chapters by an international team of contributors, the Handbook is divided into six clear parts: The Nature of Delusion Delusion in Disorders Epistemology of Delusion Delusion’s Place in the Mind Delusion Formation Responsibility, Culture, and Society. Within these sections, key topics are discussed including delusions and wellbeing, delusions as they occur in wider mental disorder, the epistemic profile of delusions (evidence, justification, rationality), how delusions are formed, delusions and folk psychology (how they relate to belief, self-deception, imagination, and so on), and delusions in the wider social and cultural context. An outstanding resource for both students and researchers, The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Delusion is essential reading for those working on delusion in philosophy departments, and also suitable for those in related disciplines such as psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science.

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Author : Frank James Fish
Genre : Medical

Summary : Fish's Clinical Psychopathology has shaped the psychiatric training and clinical practice of several generations of psychiatrists, but has been out of print for many years. The third edition of this modern classic presents the clinical descriptions and psychopathological insights of Fish to a new generation of students and practitioners. This is an essential text for students of medicine, trainees in psychiatry and practising psychiatrists. It will also be of interest to psychiatric nurses, mental health social workers, clinical psychologists and all readers who value concise descriptions of the symptoms of mental illness and astute accounts of the many and varied manifestations of disordered psychological function. Completely revised edition of classic text. New sections on personality disorder, cognitive distortion, defence mechanisms, memory and unusual psychiatric syndromes. Updated references to contemporary literature.

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Author : Kathlene Herberger
Genre : Education

Summary : Understanding Networks is a thought-provoking exploration into the psychological, cultural, and social dynamics of collective delusions. This comprehensive guide dives deep into historical case studies, neuroscience, and the influence of media and misinformation, offering readers valuable insights into how mass delusions form, spread, and persist. The book introduces effective prevention strategies, therapeutic interventions, and grounding techniques developed by Dr. Samantha Carter to support affected individuals. From the role of cultural and religious influences to the implications of long-term recovery and policymaking, each chapter presents a structured, multidisciplinary approach to tackling mass delusions. Aimed at scholars, practitioners, and anyone curious about the complexities of human behavior, Delusion Networks offers a hopeful path forward in mitigating the societal impacts of collective delusion.