Which of the following is a listed treatment option for Delusional Disorder?

• A. Cognitive therapy
• B. Psychotherapy/Psychodynamic
• C. Group therapy
• D. Pharmacotherapy

Answer: (A)

Delusional disorder is treated with both medication and psychotherapy, with cognitive-behavioral approaches specifically designed to address delusional beliefs. Cognitive therapy for delusions helps patients test the reality of their beliefs, challenge misinterpretations, and develop coping strategies to reduce distress and improve functioning. This targeted, evidence-supported psychotherapy is commonly listed as a treatment option for delusional disorder, making it the best choice among the options provided.

In contrast, psychodynamic therapy is less clearly supported for this condition, and group therapy is not a standard primary treatment. Pharmacotherapy (antipsychotic medication) is a key medical treatment, but the question is focusing on a listed therapeutic option, and cognitive therapy fits that criteria by explicitly targeting delusions through structured cognitive techniques.