Folie à deux.
Folie à deux is defined as an identical or similar mental disorder affecting two or more individuals, usually the members of a close family. Two case reports of this condition are presented with a brief review of the literature. Prompt recognition of this condition is an essential step in the management. The majority of patients with folie à deux require multiple treatments including separation, antipsychotics, individual and group psychotherapy, and family therapy.
Suresh Kumar
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Director, Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Kozhikode 673016, Kerala, India.
Subramanyam
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Thomas
Biju
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Abraham
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Kumar
Kishore
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