The phrase "active delusion" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in psychological or medical contexts to describe a state where a person firmly believes in a false reality despite evidence to the contrary.
Example: "The patient was diagnosed with an active delusion, believing that they were being watched by government agents."
Alternatives: "persistent delusion" or "current delusion".
There are others with schizophrenia and such active symptoms as delusions and hallucinations who have significant academic and professional achievements.
Antagonism of dopamine D2 receptors may be a common feature of most clinically effective antipsychotic drugs, especially those active against hallucinations and delusions [ 35].
The relationship between violence and schizophrenia is thought to arise primarily from active symptoms such as delusions and co-morbid problems particularly substance misuse [ 1, 4].
But as Erdoğan increases his autocratic tendencies alongside the power of his presidency (through constitutional changes replacing a ceremonial position with an active head of state), his delusions of grandeur may ultimately result in a deluge of historical change.
The NPI-plus domains Delusion, Hallucination, and Cognitive Fluctuation improved in all active groups, whereas they deteriorated in the placebo group (Fig 3).
Of 30 PANSS items, the effect of CBT for psychosis were most pronounced on persecution, delusions (positive symptoms), emotional withdrawal, passive social withdrawal (negative symptoms), and depression and active social avoidance (general psychopathology).
Scotland as an independent nation would play an active and responsible role in the international community, contributing on issues where it could, but without delusions of grandeur.
Zyprexa's active ingredient is a potent chemical that binds to receptors in the brain to reduce the hallucinations and delusions associated with schizophrenia and acute bipolar disorder.
Delusion piled upon delusion.
