Suspiciousness occurs on a "trust" continuum from excessive trust to psychotic mistrust.
Suspiciousness is common among the elderly, especially in long-term care settings. Risk factors include cognitive and sensory impairment.
Suspiciousness is a symptom, NOT a diagnosis or illness. It can occur as a symptom in a wide range of psychiatric and medical disorders.
Environmental, psychosocial, and biological strategies are used to manage suspiciousness.
A comprehensive approach to identifying and managing the underlying illness should always take place in conjunction with efforts to achieve symptom control.
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