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paranoid schizophrenia

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A type of schizophrenia characterized by delusions of grandeur, paranoia, hallucinations, jealousy, hostility, aggressiveness, unfocused anxiety, argumentativeness, and, in severe cases, detachment from reality to the point of autism (see also autism).

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Once they arrived, Scott told the officers that he had paranoid schizophrenia and was having active hallucinations.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

She had paranoid schizophrenia among other mental health conditions.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Calocane was a mature student at the University of Nottingham when he became mentally unwell, and was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in July 2020.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Calocane had a history of mental health issues, and was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in July 2020.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Subsequent contacts with services saw him labelled as having paranoid schizophrenia.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2025

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