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Delusional Disorder

Overview and management of persistent delusions.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Mental Health

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Psychosis and schizophrenia
National
NICE guideline [CG178]: Psychosis and schizophrenia in adults: treatment and management
National
Psychosis and schizophrenia in adults: prevention and management (NICE guideline CG178)
Local
The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders: Clinical descriptions and diagnostic guidelines
Local

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