JOURNAL ARTICLE

Research Data from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Update Understanding of Capgras Syndrome (Capgras Syndrome Triggered by Marital Separation: A Rare Case of Trauma-Induced Delusional Misidentification).

Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2026. P. 3994 1 of 2
Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a case study of Capgras syndrome, a rare psychiatric condition characterized by the belief that a familiar person has been replaced by an identical impostor. The case involves a 46-year-old African American woman who developed delusional misidentification of her husband and daughter following the traumatic discovery of her husband's affair and impending divorce. Despite normal cognitive function and no neurological abnormalities, she exhibited significant functional impairment. Treatment with low-dose risperidone and trauma-focused psychotherapy led to marked improvement in her condition. The research underscores the impact of acute psychological trauma on mental health and the effectiveness of combined psychiatric interventions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2026/02, p3994
Document Type:Case Study
Subject Area:Anatomy and Physiology
Publication Date:2026
ISSN:1543-6616
Accession Number:191407590
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