Paranoia is a common word that's commonly misunderstood. "S/he's so paranoid!" can be heard in everyday conversation with the same incomprehension as saying someone is "OCD" because they're organized.

Someone’s watching you. Or are they? Is your neighbor taking the trash out or trying to get a glimpse in your open door? And is the mail carrier just dropping off bills and letters, or are they ...

If you think they're out to get you, you're not alone. Paranoia, once assumed to afflict only schizophrenics, may be a lot more common than previously thought. According to British psychologist Daniel ...

In times of unexpected uncertainty, such as the sudden appearance of a global pandemic, people may be more prone to paranoia, Yale University researchers suggest in a new study published in the ...

People who see meaning where there is none, like imagining one dot chasing another, may be showing early signs of paranoia or psychosis. Yale scientists found that such visual misperceptions are tied ...

As I remarked at the beginning of the very first of these posts, back in 2009, the history of science is not always what it ought to be, and today, almost a decade later, I must confess that the fate ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Remote work, while productive, can trigger paranoia in high-achievers. The lack of in-person feedback creates a silence that ...

Paranoia is an interesting topic in film, often exploring the different themes and conditions that tend to set humanity on edge. While many of the most compelling psychological horror movies do have ...