paranoid schizophrenia

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1. 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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paranoid schizophrenia

Salazar’s mother previously told The Times her son had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and hospitalized for his mental health struggles in the years before the slaying.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

Many of its symptoms were virtually identical to the delusions of paranoid schizophrenia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

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

From Slate ● Apr. 21, 2026

Evidence will be heard relating to the actions of agencies that had previously dealt with Calocane, who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.

From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026

Calocane, who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, was sentenced to a hospital order in January 2024 after admitting manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2025

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