In the past, people suffering from delusional beliefs might have thought that they were Napoleon or that the KGB was tapping their phone. These days, many believe that they’re the star of a movie or a reality television show, even when they’re not.
Joel Werner reports from New York on the under-recognised influence of culture on mental health. The Truman Show Delusion.
The episode recreates the creation of delusion in easy top understand form – even suitable for children.