Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek: Psychopathological Symptoms
Apocalyptic delusions

Definition: False beliefs that the world comes to an end that cannot be corrected by reasoning (Rudaleviciene, Stompe and Narbekovas2013).

Exploration: The presence of apocalyptic delusions can be established by interviewing the patient.

Reference:

Rudaleviciene P, Stompe T, Narbekovas A. Apocalyptic delusions. European Psychiatry.2013. Volume 28, Supplement 1, Page 1.

September 6, 2018