Persecutory delusions: a cognitive perspective on understanding and treatment
D Freeman - The Lancet Psychiatry, 2016 - thelancet.com
A spectrum of severity of paranoia (unfounded thoughts that others are deliberately
intending to cause harm) exists within the general population. This is unsurprising: deciding …
intending to cause harm) exists within the general population. This is unsurprising: deciding …
Advances in understanding and treating persecutory delusions: a review
D Freeman, P Garety - Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology, 2014 - Springer
Purpose Persecutory delusions are a central psychotic experience, at the severe end of a
paranoia spectrum in the general population. The aim of the review is to provide an …
paranoia spectrum in the general population. The aim of the review is to provide an …
The revised Green et al., Paranoid Thoughts Scale (R-GPTS): psychometric properties, severity ranges, and clinical cut-offs
BackgroundThe Green et al., Paranoid Thoughts Scale (GPTS)–comprising two 16-item
scales assessing ideas of reference (Part A) and ideas of persecution (Part B)–was …
scales assessing ideas of reference (Part A) and ideas of persecution (Part B)–was …
[HTML][HTML] Theory of mind and executive function during middle childhood across cultures
Previous studies with preschoolers have reported “East–West” contrasts in children's
executive function (East> West) and theory of mind (East< West). This cross-cultural study …
executive function (East> West) and theory of mind (East< West). This cross-cultural study …
Measuring adolescents' beliefs in conspiracy theories: Development and validation of the Adolescent Conspiracy Beliefs Questionnaire (ACBQ)
D Jolley, KM Douglas, Y Skipper… - British Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Four studies (total n= 961) developed and validated the Adolescent Conspiracy Beliefs
Questionnaire (ACBQ). Initial items were developed in collaboration with teachers. An …
Questionnaire (ACBQ). Initial items were developed in collaboration with teachers. An …
Mistrustful and misunderstood: a review of paranoid personality disorder
RJ Lee - Current behavioral neuroscience reports, 2017 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) has historically been
neglected by science out of proportion to its prevalence or its association with negative …
neglected by science out of proportion to its prevalence or its association with negative …
Virtual reality clinical-experimental tests of compassion treatment techniques to reduce paranoia
Paranoia may build on negative beliefs held both about the self and others. Compassionate
imagery may be one way of reducing such negative beliefs, and hence paranoia. Two …
imagery may be one way of reducing such negative beliefs, and hence paranoia. Two …
Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor neuroprotective activities in Alzheimer's disease mice
We investigated the effects of granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF)
on behavioral and pathological outcomes in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and non-transgenic …
on behavioral and pathological outcomes in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and non-transgenic …
Adolescent paranoia: Prevalence, structure, and causal mechanisms
Background Adolescence can be a challenging time, characterized by self-consciousness,
heightened regard for peer acceptance, and fear of rejection. Interpersonal concerns are …
heightened regard for peer acceptance, and fear of rejection. Interpersonal concerns are …
Cognitive, affective, and social factors maintaining paranoia in adolescents with mental health problems: A longitudinal study
JC Bird, F Waite, E Rowsell, EC Fergusson… - Psychiatry …, 2017 - Elsevier
Paranoia may be a significant concern during adolescence, but there has been little
research on excessive mistrust in young people. In this longitudinal study we set out to test …
research on excessive mistrust in young people. In this longitudinal study we set out to test …