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Personality Disorders

Personality disorders create a maladaptive pattern of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can cause serious detriments to relationships and other life areas. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of personality disorders.

Overview of Personality Disorders

According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, an estimated 30.8 millions American adults experience symptoms of at least one personality disorder. What are personality disorders? Learn more about the prevalence, symptoms, and treatments of personality disorders.

Antisocial Personality Disorder - Symptoms and Treatments

Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a lack of empathy, impulsive behavior, and problems with authority. Learn more about the symptoms and treatments for antisocial personality disorder.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by shyness, sensitivity to rejectiong, and avoidance of social situations. Learn more about the symptoms and treatments for avoidant personality disorder.

Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder creates a maladaptive pattern of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can cause serious detriments to relationships and other life areas. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of personality disorders

Dependent Personality Disorder

Dependent personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of dependent, submissive, and needy behavior. Learn more about the symptoms and treatments of dependent personality disorder.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Histrionic personality disorders create a maladaptive pattern of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can cause serious detriments to relationships and other life areas. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of histrionic personality disorder.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Narcissistic personality disorder is a pervasive pattern of behavior characterized by and exaggerated sense of self-importance. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of narcissistic personality disorder.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is characterized by a preoccupation with perfection, control, and order. Learn more about the symptoms and treatments of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by a chronic and pervasive distrust and suspicion of others. Learn more about the symptoms and treatments of paranoid personality disorder.

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Schizoid personality disorder is a chronic and pervasive condition characterized by detachment and aloofness. Learn more about the symptoms and treatments for schizoid personality disorder.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Schizotypal personality disorder is characterized by eccentric perceptions, thoughts, and behaviors. Learn more about the symptoms and treatments of schizotypal personality disorder.

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