A delusion is a false belief that contradicts what is true and what is reality. The quality of a delusion depends on how much the individual trusts it. Usually, delusions are a result of a mental disorder but not all delusions can qualify for a mental health disorder diagnosis.
Delusions have four main qualities:
- The person having the conviction trusts it to be valid, even when the current standard and other individuals know it to be false.
- The individual with the delusion won’t listen to other perspectives about the conviction and won’t consider change when evidence refutes the delusion
- The delusion is inconceivable or doubtful.
- The delusion impacts the individual’s everyday life.
