Paraphrenia Involutional

Involutional paraphrenia is a mental disorder that is often observed in older people. It belongs to a group of psychoses that occur as a result of the natural aging process of the brain, known as involution.

Involution is the process of reduction in brain size and weight that occurs over time in all people. One of the results of this process is the deterioration of cognitive functions such as memory, attention and thinking. In some people, especially those with pre-existing mental disorders, involution may cause psychosis.

Involutional paraphrenia manifests itself in the form of a distortion of reality and inadequate beliefs. People suffering from this disorder may see or hear things that are not there and believe that events are happening that have no basis in reality. This can lead to unpredictable behavior and social isolation.

The causes of involutional paraphrenia are not fully understood, but the main factor is thought to be deterioration in brain function due to the process of involution. Other factors, such as genetics and stress, may also increase the risk of developing this disorder.

Treatment of involutional paraphrenia includes the use of antipsychotic medications and psychotherapy. However, as with other mental disorders, the effectiveness of treatment may be limited and depends on the individual patient.

Overall, involutional paraphrenia is a serious mental disorder that can significantly impact the lives of older adults. Understanding this disorder and treating it can help improve the quality of life for patients and their loved ones.

Involutional paraphrenia (outdated paraphrenia involutionalis, synonym late paraphrenia), an outdated term denoting paraphrenia (paranoia) in a late stage, when, along with delusional ideas, hallucinations, delusions of jealousy, etc. appear. In modern psychiatry, paraphrenia is considered a state of psychosis, in which delusions are combined with hallucinations.