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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

Ahead of his sentencing, Calocane - who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 2020 - was assessed by Prof Nigel Blackwood, a forensic psychiatrist who provided reports to the CPS.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

She had paranoid schizophrenia among other mental health conditions.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The court heard it was the unanimous view of three very experienced consultant forensic psychiatrists that she was suffering a psychotic episode of paranoid schizophrenia at the time.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

Initially overjoyed to find him, they now worry about his health: Leonid has paranoid schizophrenia, managed with medication.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025

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