Vampirism and schizophrenia

Authors
Kelly, BD Abood, Z Shanley, D
Citation
Bd. Kelly et al., Vampirism and schizophrenia, IRIS J PS M, 16(3), 1999, pp. 114-115
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
IRISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
07909667 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
114 - 115
Database
ISI
SICI code
0790-9667(199909)16:3<114:VAS>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
A case of schizophrenia with vampiric delusions is described. The relevant classical and contemporary literature is reviewed, both in relation to clin ical vampirism and the relationship between vampirism and schizophrenia. In patients with vampiric delusions, the possibility of future vampiric behav iour should be considered, and appropriate treatment initiated.