paranoid schizophrenia
noun
: schizophrenia characterized especially by delusions of persecution, grandiosity, or jealousy and by hallucinations (such as hearing voices) chiefly of an auditory nature
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This Much Is True as twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey — the former of whom lives with paranoid schizophrenia.
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 17 June 2024
According to forensic psychologists and criminal defense attorneys, patients at Mendota more often live with mental health disorders such as bipolar and paranoid schizophrenia.
—Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Based on the life of John Nash, a genius mathematician overcome by paranoid schizophrenia, Ron Howard’s movie is precious to a fault, despite Russell Crowe’s attempts to bring grit and authenticity to the role.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2024
Scott’s mother has previously voiced her belief that Scott suffers from undiagnosed paranoid schizophrenia.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2024
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James Mercadante, EW.com, 17 June 2024
According to forensic psychologists and criminal defense attorneys, patients at Mendota more often live with mental health disorders such as bipolar and paranoid schizophrenia.
—Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Based on the life of John Nash, a genius mathematician overcome by paranoid schizophrenia, Ron Howard’s movie is precious to a fault, despite Russell Crowe’s attempts to bring grit and authenticity to the role.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2024
Scott’s mother has previously voiced her belief that Scott suffers from undiagnosed paranoid schizophrenia.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2024
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