A mechanism for how the brain creates and maintains delusions is revealed in a new study. Human beliefs are shaped by perception, but the new research suggests delusions — unfounded but tightly held ...

A delusion is a belief based on an inaccurate interpretation of reality, despite clear evidence to the contrary. A delusional disorder causes a person to have delusional thoughts for a prolonged ...

Delusional parasitosis, or delusional infestation, is a rare psychiatric condition, where a person mistakenly thinks that they have a parasitic infestation. Although doctors find no medical evidence ...

Delusions are false beliefs that are held with certainty and are resistant to contradictory evidence. The human brain appears to easily embrace false beliefs and act as though they are true.

Is there an upside to being delusional? According to a new term that's taken over TikTok, the answer is yes — mostly. Delulu is a shortened version of delusional. Like "bussin" and "IJBOL," it's an ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I examine the disturbing aspect that ...