I described personality disorders here. In this post, I will discuss their origins. From the psychoanalytic-attachment perspective, personality disorders are not so much created as they are a ...

A personality disorder is a longstanding and inflexible personality pattern. Personality, in turn, is whatever enables us to predict how a particular person will respond to a given situation. It ...

No cluster D of personality disorders is currently featured in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, text revision (DSM-5-TR). Only clusters A, B, and C are ...

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Genetics is just one of several factors thought to influence personality disorder development. Life experiences, family dynamics, coping mechanisms, and social learning may all be contributing factors ...

The psychological terms of narcissism have entered the collective dialogue as a pop culture buzzword in the past decade. The terminology is commonly used in today's conversations and interactions.

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American In 2015, doctors in Germany reported the ...

Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a mental health condition that may occur in people who have had traumatic childhood experiences. However, the exact cause of ASPD is currently unknown.

In a world that breezes by at the speed of a lightning-fast Wi-Fi connection, nuances often blur, and complexities can either be celebrated or overlooked. High-functioning personality disorders are ...

Paranoid personality disorder involves a persistent suspicion and mistrust of other people. This can lead to difficulties with functioning socially and in relationships. Treatment for paranoid ...