Two minds, one delusion: a case report of folie à deux in psychiatry
Two minds, one delusion: a case report of folie à deux in psychiatry

Summary/Abstract: Shared psychotic disorder (folie à deux) is an uncommon condition marked by the transmission of delusional beliefs from one individual (the "dominant partner") to another(the "submissive partner"), typically connected by a close relationship. Currently, folie à deux is categorized in DSM-IV as "shared psychotic disorder" and in ICD10 as "induced delusional disorder." The aim of our work is to present a clinical case of folie àdeux involving a wife as the inducer and her husband as the induced partner, who lived in relative social isolation reinforcing the intensity of their shared delusions. This case underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing folie à deux in clinical practice, particularly within the context of intimate relationships where the potential for shared delusional beliefs may arise.

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