Medically reviewed by Mr. Pratik Masal, MBA (Healthcare Management)
Paranoia is an intense and unfounded mistrust or suspicion of others — a persistent feeling of being watched, followed, plotted against or harmed — that is not supported by reality. It is a symptom rather than a diagnosis in itself, and can occur in schizophrenia, delusional disorder, severe depression, bipolar disorder, dementia or substance use. Sharanam provides medically supervised residential assessment and treatment to identify the underlying cause and address it.
What the care involves
- Psychiatric assessment to establish the condition driving the paranoia.
- Medication management appropriate to that condition, with monitoring.
- A calm, predictable environment and consistent, trusted caregivers.
- Therapy that builds trust gradually rather than confronting the beliefs head-on.
- Careful attention to safety for the resident and those around them.
- Family education on how to respond without escalating fear.
What to expect
Because paranoia arises from different conditions, outcomes depend on the underlying cause. The aim is to reduce distress and restore a sense of safety, with realistic expectations set once that cause is clear. Where psychosis is involved, care follows our psychosis treatment approach.