Shared psychotic disorder in the digital age: a case series of virtual “folie à trois”

This case underscores that psychological proximity fostered through immersive digital platforms may suffice for the transmission of delusional beliefs. Clinicians must routinely explore virtual relationships and digital group identities as potential vectors of psycho-pathology. Early detection, digital boundary setting, and integrative therapy approaches are essential in managing such emerging presentations.

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Consortium Psychiatricum
Published
2025-09-15
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https://doi.org/10.17816/cp15689
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2
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Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
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Shared psychotic disorder in the digital age: a case series of virtual “folie à trois”

Debanjan Banerjee
2 citations
Consortium Psychiatricum
Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
4.61
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Shared psychotic disorder in the digital age: a case series of virtual “folie à trois”

Debanjan Banerjee
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Abstract

This case underscores that psychological proximity fostered through immersive digital platforms may suffice for the transmission of delusional beliefs. Clinicians must routinely explore virtual relationships and digital group identities as potential vectors of psycho-pathology. Early detection, digital boundary setting, and integrative therapy approaches are essential in managing such emerging presentations.

Consortium PsychiatricumVol. 6(3)
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals (IN), Apollo Hospitals (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 5%
Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
4.61
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