Religious delusions: their importance in psychiatry and a case report

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Religious delusions: their importance in psychiatry and a case report

Journal Title: Kerala Journal of Psychiatry - Year 2018, Vol 31, Issue 2

Abstract

Religion and spirituality are very important for human beings, even from the older generations itself. These had an important role in evolution. But most of the times, its importance in psychiatry goes unrecognised, especially in the aspects of psychopathology, treatment-seeking, adherence and outcome. Religious beliefs influence help-seeking, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome of the individuals. Religious delusions are on its rise in the new era. It has been found out that religious delusions result in a delay in starting treatment, and severity of illness is also found to be high in such patients. Those with religious delusion will be having a higher chance to go to magical healing and compared to other population, and their treatment adherence will be poor. Aggression, violence and self-harm are found to be much higher in these individuals. Overall religious delusions have poorer course and outcome. Religious delusions can influence the concepts and beliefs regarding health and sickness and subsequently lead to poor treatment acquiescence.

Authors and Affiliations

Jithu Jacob Varghese, Sivin P Sam, Roy Abraham Kallivayalil

Keywords

religious delusion; psychosis; case report

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EP ID EP646465
DOI 10.30834/KJP.31.2.2019.149
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