Religious delusions in older adults: Diagnoses, combinations, and delusional characteristics

ConclusionsThe current study suggests that the prevalence of RDs in older adults is particularly high in late life psychotic depression. Also, in later life, RDs can be perceived of as independent marker of complex psychotic states, and as a denominator of severe arousal with respect to existential concerns.

Source: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - September 25, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Annemarie Noort, Aartjan T.F. Beekman, Arthur R. Gool, Arjan W. Braam Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research