Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Family Therapy01:30

Family Therapy

Family therapy conceptualizes psychological challenges as arising from dysfunctional interactions within the family unit, rather than as isolated issues within individuals. This approach seeks to address and transform the patterns of communication, roles, and relationships within families to promote healthier dynamics and emotional well-being for all members.
Strategic Family Therapy
Strategic family therapy emphasizes resolving communication barriers and improving problem-solving abilities...
Gene Families01:57

Gene Families

Gene families consist of groups of genes proposed to have originated from a common ancestor. Typically these arise through events in which a gene or genes are mistakenly duplicated during cell division. Unlike their parent genes (which are subject to selection pressure to maintain function), these gene copies do not need to preserve their sequences and may evolve at a relatively faster rate.
Occasionally these regions can be adapted to take on new roles within the organism, becoming novel genes...
Gene Families01:57

Gene Families

Gene families consist of groups of genes proposed to have originated from a common ancestor. Typically these arise through events in which a gene or genes are mistakenly duplicated during cell division. Unlike their parent genes (which are subject to selection pressure to maintain function), these gene copies do not need to preserve their sequences and may evolve at a relatively faster rate.
Occasionally these regions can be adapted to take on new roles within the organism, becoming novel genes...
Relationship with Other Adult Family Members and Siblings01:29

Relationship with Other Adult Family Members and Siblings

Other adult family members and siblings play a crucial role in shaping children’s social and emotional development. While parents or primary caregivers are often the central figures in early attachment and socialization, other adults in a child’s life, such as grandparents, aunts, and uncles, can significantly influence developmental outcomes. These influences depend on each adult’s personality and may help compensate when a primary caregiver is emotionally distant or inconsistent. For...
Frames01:30

Frames

Frames are essential components of various mechanical and structural systems used daily. These structures are known for their stability and ability to bear heavy loads. A frame is constructed using two-force and multi-force members, interconnected using pin joints. In contrast, trusses are made entirely of two-force members.
Frames are versatile and widely used in various applications such as structural supports for beams and columns, automobile chassis construction, and in the construction...
Formation of the Platelet Plug01:22

Formation of the Platelet Plug

The platelet phase, the second stage of hemostasis, commences around 15-20 seconds after an injury. It follows and overlaps with the vascular phase, during which blood vessels constrict to minimize blood loss.
As the injured blood vessel contracts, endothelial cells undergo contraction, revealing collagen fibers in the basement membrane and underlying connective tissue. Furthermore, the plasma membrane of endothelial cells becomes adhesive, preparing the site for platelet adhesion. Platelets...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Dose optimization of inhaled tigecycline in humans to overcome inherent adverse events and maximize bacterial clearance using a physiologically-based pharmacokinetic modeling approach.

Frontiers in tuberculosis·2026
Same author

Molecular insights into glial neuroimmune cross reactivity with CNS antigens and its role in neuroinflammation.

Inflammopharmacology·2026
Same author

Injectable trace minerals (Cu, Mn, Se, Zn) as immunometabolic modulators in the treatment of tropical theileriosis in neonatal calves.

Tropical animal health and production·2026
Same author

Prodrug florfenicol amine is activated by intrinsic resistance to target Mycobacterium abscessus.

Nature microbiology·2025
Same author

Engineering an Agro-Infectious Apple Stem Grooving Virus Clone for Virus-Induced Gene Silencing (VIGS) in Plants.

Biotechnology journal·2025
Same author

Pantothenate kinase is an effective target for antifungal therapy.

Cell chemical biology·2025
Same journal

Anemia associated with long-acting injectable aripiprazole in an elderly man.

Indian journal of psychiatry·2026
Same journal

Psychiatric comorbidities and treatment patterns in epilepsy: A retrospective review from a tertiary neuropsychiatric clinic.

Indian journal of psychiatry·2026
Same journal

Proposal of 'World Psychiatry Day': The aim is to celebrate psychiatry as the third division of medicine alongside internal medicine and general surgery.

Indian journal of psychiatry·2026
Same journal

A bibliometric assessment of the <i>Indian Journal of Psychiatry</i>: Trends, impact, and collaboration (2009-2024).

Indian journal of psychiatry·2026
Same journal

Narcotic bowel syndrome misdiagnosed as somatoform pain disorder and presenting with opioid use disorder - A case report.

Indian journal of psychiatry·2026
Same journal

From tramadol to pregabalin addiction: A case report of unsupervised substance substitution and temporally improved in craving with fluoxetine.

Indian journal of psychiatry·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Fabrication of Large-area Free-standing Ultrathin Polymer Films
10:08

Fabrication of Large-area Free-standing Ultrathin Polymer Films

Published on: June 3, 2015

Folie a famille.

Ashish Srivastava1, H A Borkar

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Bambolim, Goa - 403 202, India.

Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|February 23, 2010
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Folie a famille, a rare shared psychotic disorder, involves close-knit, isolated families. This case study details a nuclear family where paranoid schizophrenia delusions spread, and separation lessened their intensity.

Keywords:
Folie a famillefolie imposeeparanoid schizophreniashared psychotic disorder

More Related Videos

Low-cost Polyethylene Terephthalate Lamination Microfluidics Designs for Multiplexed Zebrafish Imaging
05:48

Low-cost Polyethylene Terephthalate Lamination Microfluidics Designs for Multiplexed Zebrafish Imaging

Published on: September 27, 2024

Twin-Screw Extrusion Process to Produce Renewable Fiberboards
07:21

Twin-Screw Extrusion Process to Produce Renewable Fiberboards

Published on: January 27, 2021

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Fabrication of Large-area Free-standing Ultrathin Polymer Films
10:08

Fabrication of Large-area Free-standing Ultrathin Polymer Films

Published on: June 3, 2015

Low-cost Polyethylene Terephthalate Lamination Microfluidics Designs for Multiplexed Zebrafish Imaging
05:48

Low-cost Polyethylene Terephthalate Lamination Microfluidics Designs for Multiplexed Zebrafish Imaging

Published on: September 27, 2024

Twin-Screw Extrusion Process to Produce Renewable Fiberboards
07:21

Twin-Screw Extrusion Process to Produce Renewable Fiberboards

Published on: January 27, 2021

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Shared psychotic disorder (folie a deux) is infrequently studied, with family involvement (folie a famille) being even rarer.
  • Folie a famille typically affects multiple family members with close relationships and social isolation.
  • This condition involves the transmission of delusions from a primary patient to susceptible family members.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of folie a famille within a nuclear family.
  • To illustrate the dynamics of delusion transmission in a familial context.
  • To explore the impact of separation on shared delusions.

Main Methods:

  • Case report methodology.
  • Clinical observation and psychiatric evaluation of a nuclear family (parents and three children).
  • Assessment of delusion sharing and impact of temporary separation.

Main Results:

  • A primary patient with paranoid schizophrenia transmitted delusions of persecution to his wife and three children.
  • The family exhibited characteristics of folie a famille, including close bonding and isolation.
  • Temporary separation of family members led to a reduction in the intensity of shared delusions.

Conclusions:

  • Folie a famille is a distinct manifestation of shared psychotic disorder within families.
  • The close, isolated nature of families can facilitate delusion transmission.
  • Intervention strategies like temporary separation may help mitigate shared delusions in folie a famille.