Delusional Disorder: What It Is and How to Help

Yes, delusional disorder is a real, diagnosable condition. Distinct from schizophrenia, delusional disorder occurs when a person holds one or more fixed false beliefs while otherwise functioning normally. Tyler Durns, MD, a forensic psychiatrist at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, explains the causes and different types of the disorder, along with ways that families can stay connected without reinforcing the delusion.