Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek: Psychopathological Symptoms
Delusions of worthlessness

 

Definition: False beliefs about one’s lack of value (Buchwald and Rudick-Davis1993).

 

ExplorationThe presence of delusions of worthlessness can be established by interviewing the patient.

 

Reference:

 

Buchwald AM, Rudick-Davis D. The symptoms of major depression. J AbnormPsychol 1993; 102: 197-205.

 

October 11, 2018