Editing Pathological jealousy (section)

==Psychiatric history==
Clinical assessment of pathological jealousy requires a comprehensive assessment of the psychiatric history, encompassing the following areas:
:* '''Presenting difficulties''': [[Neuroticism|neurotic]] or [[psychotic]] [[jealousy]]
:* '''Past psychiatric history''': neurotic or [[psychotic disorders]], deliberate [[self-harm]], and attempted [[suicide]]
:* '''Family history''': [[mental illness]], including pathological jealousy
:* '''Relationship history''': incorporating both the current and previous relationships, and taking account of the quality of the relationships and the difficulties experienced
:* '''Forensic history''': previous and pending charges and convictions, as well as [[Deviance (sociology)|deviant behavior]] which was not reported or did not result in a charge or conviction (including aggressive behavior and stalking)
:* '''Medical history''': [[Organic disease|organic]] causes which may be responsible for the morbid jealousy (''e.g.'', Parkinson's)<ref name="Kingham" />