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A relapsing folie à trois.

F P Fernando, M Frieze

    The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
    |March 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Folie à trois, a rare mental disorder, affected a mother and her children. While treatment led to recovery, symptoms returned when the mother stopped medication, highlighting the importance of continuous care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Psychology
    • Mental Health

    Background:

    • Folie à trois is a rare psychiatric condition where delusions are transmitted from one individual to another.
    • This case involves a mother and her children, a unique familial dynamic for this disorder.

    Observation:

    • A mother and her children presented with shared delusions, a hallmark of folie à trois.
    • Initial treatment resulted in complete remission of symptoms for all affected individuals.

    Findings:

    • Relapse occurred in all subjects two months after initial recovery.
    • Discontinuation of medication by the primary subject (the mother) correlated with the relapse.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the critical role of sustained treatment adherence in managing folie à trois.

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  • The findings suggest that the primary subject's medication compliance is crucial for the stability of all affected family members.
  • Further research into the long-term management strategies for folie à trois within family units is warranted.