In times of unexpected uncertainty, such as the sudden appearance of a global pandemic, people may be more prone to paranoia, Yale University researchers suggest in a new study published in the ...

As I remarked at the beginning of the very first of these posts, back in 2009, the history of science is not always what it ought to be, and today, almost a decade later, I must confess that the fate ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . 52% reported trauma, most often emotional and physical abuse. Mean scores for paranoia included 54.96 with ...

Paranoia is a common word that's commonly misunderstood. "S/he's so paranoid!" can be heard in everyday conversation with the same incomprehension as saying someone is "OCD" because they're organized.

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

Having suspicions and worries regarding loved ones is normal to a certain extent. When these fears are exaggerated and not founded on any real basis, however, these notions are termed paranoia.

Paranoid schizophrenia is a term that was used to mean a type of psychosis, which means your mind doesn't agree with reality. But the American Psychiatric Association declared it outdated in 2013, and ...

If you think they're out to get you, you're not alone. Paranoia, once assumed to afflict only schizophrenics, may be a lot more common than previously thought. According to British psychologist Daniel ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Remote work, while productive, can trigger paranoia in high-achievers. The lack of in-person feedback creates a silence that ...

Cannabis is getting stronger, research has shown — and so are its health risks. Two new studies raise red flags about how marijuana use may increase paranoia and mental health struggles, especially ...