Personality Disorders

Personality disorders are enduring patterns of inner experience and behavior that deviate from cultural expectations, are inflexible and pervasive, and cause distress or impairment. Therapy and supportive treatment can substantially help.

Table of Contents

Quick Facts

  • ICD-10: F60

DSM Clusters

  • Cluster A (odd/eccentric) — paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal
  • Cluster B (dramatic/emotional) — antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic
  • Cluster C (anxious/fearful) — avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive personality

Treatment

  • Long-term psychotherapy (dialectical behavior therapy, mentalization-based, schema therapy)
  • Medications for co-occurring depression, anxiety, or psychotic symptoms
  • Skills training and group therapy
  • Supportive social environment

Related Conditions

Borderline Personality Disorder

Specific type

 Depression

Often coexists
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References

  • American Psychiatric Association. DSM-5 Resources.