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A 36-year-old man believes his coworkers are plotting to poison him. He’s functioning normally otherwise, with no hallucinations.

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Persecutory Delusional Disorder

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A woman believes a celebrity is secretly in love with her and sends her messages through songs. She has never met him. What is the diagnosis?

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Erotomanic Delusional Disorder

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A 28-year-old man suddenly starts claiming the FBI is watching him. He hears voices and becomes paranoid, but symptoms resolve within 10 days. What is the diagnosis?

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Brief Psychotic Disorder

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A 40-year-old man believes he is a prophet chosen to lead humanity. No hallucinations or disorganization. He works full time. What is the diagnosis?

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Grandiose Delusional Disorder

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A 31-year-old woman sometimes “becomes someone else” under stress. Her partner notices different names, voices, and behaviors, with memory gaps.

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Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

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A man believes his wife is cheating, constantly accuses her, and checks her phone but shows no other symptoms.

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Jealous Delusional Disorder

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A 22-year-old man experiences hallucinations and paranoia after using meth. He believes there are cameras in his walls.

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Substance-Induced Psychotic Disorder

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A woman believes worms are crawling under her skin, though medical exams are normal. She demands surgery. What is the diagnosis?

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Somatic Delusional Disorder

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A 25-year-old man has flat affect, disorganized speech, and hears voices arguing. Symptoms have persisted for over 7 months. What is the diagnosis?

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Schizophrenia

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A man believes his wife is cheating, that the government is helping her hide it, and that he’s a secret agent. What is the diagnosis? Options: Brief Psychotic Disorder, Mixed Delusional Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar I with Psychotic Features

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Mixed Delusional Disorder