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Delusional themes may be more varied than we thought
A recent study takes a global look at common themes of delusions, finding far more than previously assumed.
Established assessment scales identified 21 themes, but incorporating additional classifications expanded this to 37, introducing categories such as hypochondria, terror of global catastrophe, and fear of poisoning. As lead author Elisavet Pappa told Research Digest, this reveals a "much broader range of delusions and stronger cultural influences" than previously recognised. These findings seem to suggest that cultural context, such as the influence of different religions or normative social standards, plays a major role in shaping delusions.
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