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Mental Health Exam Delusions/Thoughts

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What are the different types of delusions?

Gradinose
Paranoid
Somatic

What is the Gradinose Delusion?

Delusion where the patient believes that they have supernatural powers, extreme strength, sexual potency, extreme wealth, or ae a deity.

What is the Paranoid Delusion?

Where the patient has excessive/irrational suspicion or distruthfulness towards others; believes that others are "out to get them"

What is the Somatic Delusion?

This is when the patient believes they have cancer or another disfiguring illness Signup and view all the answers

What types of question(s) should you asking for a gradinose delusion?

<ol> <li>Do you believe that you have god like powers or super powers?</li> <li>Do you feel like you have more strength than others?</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What types of question(s) should you asking for a paranoid delusion?

<ol> <li>Do you feel like others are watching you?</li> <li>Do you feel like your the subject of survillence?</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of though processes?

<ol> <li>Thought broadcasting</li> <li>Thought Insertion</li> <li>Thought Withdrawl</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is though broadcasting?

Though broadcasting is when one believes their thoughts are being aired out to others Signup and view all the answers

What is though withdrawal?

Thought withdrawal is when a client believes that their thoughts are being taken from them and given to others Signup and view all the answers

What is though insertion?

Though insertion is when the client believes that thoughts are being places into their heads Signup and view all the answers

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Types of Delusions

There are various types of delusions, including:
- Gradinose Delusion
- Paranoid Delusion
- Somatic Delusion

Gradinose Delusion

To assess for a Gradinose Delusion, ask questions such as:
- Are there any unusual or irrational beliefs about one's identity or role in life?
- Are there any grandiose or exaggerated claims about one's abilities or accomplishments?

Paranoid Delusion

To assess for a Paranoid Delusion, ask questions such as:
- Are there any suspicious or mistrustful beliefs about others?
- Are there any irrational fears of being harmed, persecuted, or conspired against?

Somatic Delusion

A Somatic Delusion involves irrational beliefs about one's body or health.

Thought Processes

There are different types of thought processes, including:
- Thought Broadcasting: the belief that one's thoughts are being broadcast or transmitted to others.
- Thought Withdrawal: the belief that thoughts are being removed from one's mind.
- Thought Insertion: the belief that thoughts are being inserted into one's mind by an external source.

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Test your knowledge on the different types of delusions, including paranoid, grandiose, somatic, and more. Identify common characteristics and examples of each type.