Recommendations for Extension Professionals and Volunteers Regarding Individuals with Delusional Infestation
ISSN 2158-9429
Volume 7, Issue 2 - December 2014
Editor: Bindu Poudel
Abstract
Delusional Infestation is a psychological condition wherein someone feels and believes insects or parasites are present on their body and/or infest their home. This “sensation” may lead sufferers to cause visible self-trauma to their skin. Such persons often seek assistance from Extension professionals or volunteers who provide diagnostic services. These clients may become agitated when Extension services are unable to identify the cause or doubt there is an infestation. Extension personnel likely to encounter such sufferers should become knowledgeable about Delusional Infestation. Extension offices should have a protocol for training volunteers and dealing with such cases.
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