Fregoli Syndrome: An Underrecognized Risk Factor for Aggression in Treatment Settings

Fregoli syndrome (FS) is commonly associated with verbal threats and aggressive behavior. We present a case of Fregoli syndrome leading to an assault. We discuss the possible underdiagnosis of FS, associated risk for aggression, and strategies to reduce that risk.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Nauman Ashraf, Daniel Antonius, Arthur Sinkman, Karine Kleinhaus, Dolores Malaspina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Psychiatry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/351824
Description
Summary:Fregoli syndrome (FS) is commonly associated with verbal threats and aggressive behavior. We present a case of Fregoli syndrome leading to an assault. We discuss the possible underdiagnosis of FS, associated risk for aggression, and strategies to reduce that risk.
ISSN:2090-682X
2090-6838