Differences between delusional disorder and schizophrenia: A mini narrative review

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World J Psychiatry. May 19, 2022; 12(5): 683-692
Published online May 19, 2022. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v12.i5.683

Table 3 Main interventions for the treatment of delusional disorder and schizophrenia

Interventions	Explanation	Remarks
Antipsychotics[57-60]	Antidopaminergic action of these drugs dominates the literature	Genetic studies are inconclusive about the role of dopamine
Antidepressants[62]	Antidepressants treat comorbid depression	Reversing depression can sometimes eliminate delusions
Cognitive behavioral therapy[63-65]	Addresses cognitive biases and unwanted behavior	Stops adverse behaviors and improves adherence to treatment

Citation: González-Rodríguez A, Seeman MV. Differences between delusional disorder and schizophrenia: A mini narrative review. World J Psychiatry 2022; 12(5): 683-692
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v12/i5/683.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v12.i5.683