International Clinical and Medical Case Reports Journal (ISSN: 2832-5788) | Volume 4, Issue 2 | Case Report | Open Access DOI
Christian Galindo*
Christian Galindo1* and Lesmer Galindo2
1Psychiatry, Corporación Universitaria Remington, Medellin, Colombia
2General Practice, Corporación Universitaria Remington, Medellin, Colombia
*Correspondence to: Christian Galindo
Fulltext PDFShared psychotic disorder (SPD), also called folie à deux, is an uncommon clinical entity characterized by the transmission of delusions from one psychotic individual to another within the framework of a close relationship, typically isolated from the social environment. Although rare, this phenomenon poses a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge, particularly in family settings. This report presents a clinical case of folie à deux between a mother and her child, highlighting the complexities of therapeutic management and providing a succinct review of the literature to adequately frame the clinical approach. The report illustrates the need for a comprehensive therapeutic intervention involving both the management of the underlying psychotic disorder and the dissolution of pathological family dynamics that perpetuate shared delusions. Additionally, the importance of a multidisciplinary approach is emphasized, as shared delusions can involve multiple members of a nuclear family, increasing the risk of negative consequences a both individual and social levels.
Folie à deux; Pathological family dynamics; Schizoaffective disorder; Shared psychotic disorder; Substance use disorder (SUD)
Galindo C, Galindo L. Folie à Deux in the Family Environment: A Case of Shared Delusion Between a mother and Her Son. Int Clinc Med Case Rep Jour 2025;4(2):1-8.