Paranoia treatment 'can be difficult'
The treatment of paranoia can be difficult, as individuals suffering from the condition may not accept that anything is wrong.
An expert from mental health charity Mind, Alison Kerry, said that in certain cases, individuals may not believe that they have anything wrong with them.
She said that in extreme cases, those affected are unable to tell the difference between fantasy and reality, adding that this can cause a variety of different problems.
"Families, friends and carers should not suffer in silence and where possible should ask people to help out so that they may try to get some time away," she said.
Choosing the right families' health insurance policy may help should a situation arise where treatment is needed.
However, speaking to a family doctor about paranoia was recommended by the expert, as they may be able to offer medical advice.
Research from Mental Health Care released in 2005 found that in a survey of more than 1,200 students, up to 20 per cent of people had paranoid thoughts they genuinely believed. 
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