Delisyon
Delisyon is a term used in Filipino-language medical and psychiatric contexts to describe a fixed, false belief that is firmly held despite clear or obvious evidence to the contrary and that is not in line with the person’s cultural or religious background. It is a hallmark symptom of psychotic disorders, and its defining feature is the unshakeable conviction that persists even when contradicted by reality or logic. Delisyon is distinguished from misperceptions, illusions, or opinions that may be shared by others or that can be explained by cultural norms.
Common types of delusyon include persecutory delusions (the belief that one is being targeted or harmed by
Causes and associations are typically biological, psychological, and social. Delisyon can arise in schizophrenia, schizoaffective and