the individual who is morbidly jealous should be admitted to hospital as soon as possible to prevent any negative outcomes for any parties involved. Management Morbid jealousy encompasses various psychiatric states and the best way to approach treatment depends on the symptoms that are observed in the individual. Therefore, prognosis and outcomes vary from person to person and depends on the situation and the complexities of the interpersonal relationships being observed. Also, other issues that may exacerbate the negative aspects of the environment created by jealous behavior need to be addressed in order to begin reparations. For example, if alcoholism plays a role in the behavior of the morbidly jealous individual, treatment of their addiction can positively affect their progress in trying to change their jealous nature. While psychotherapy can be an effective method of treating morbidly jealous persons, it is not sufficient when the nature of their illness is more serious. It is not possible to say that there is one form of treatment that is superior over all those that are currently available. Even though this may be true, cognitive behavioral therapy is the treatment that has proven to be most effective. Medical Treatment of the primary psychiatric condition Antipsychotic medication Antidepressant medication Psychological Psycho education for the affected person and the partner Behavioral therapy Cognitive therapy Individual psychotherapy Insight oriented psychotherapies Family therapy Couple therapy Social Geographical separation of the partners Social work involvement for child protection issues Alcohol and substance misuse treatment Risks associated Confirmatory behaviors When suspicions of the partner's fidelity arise, they quickly become all that is thought about. Certain behaviors, such as interrogation of the partner, repeated telephone calls to work and surprise visits, stalking behavior, setting up recording devices in the home or work, or hiring a private detective to follow the partner, are all common in trying to determine if there is truly infidelity or if it is just perceived. Individuals that are jealous may take drastic measures, such as searching the partner's clothing and belongings, look through diaries and other communication methods (email, text messaging), or examining bed sheets, undergarments and even genitalia for evidence of sexual activity. Harm to self Suicidal thoughts are common in morbid jealousy, especially because of its association with depression and substance abuse. Risk to others Violence can occur in any relationship tainted with jealousy, either normal or morbid jealousy. In a recent study of