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Paranoid Depression

A close family member has been diagnosed with depression. He was prescribed medication, which did help him when he took it. Recently, he has been showing signs of paranoia, thinking that the doctors are drugging him and that there is a conspiracy against him. This paranoia is influencing him not to take his medication or see a doctor. The improvement that was made previously has disappeared. As a loved one, I do not know what to do. What is the best way to approach this situation and help him before it is too late?

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