Personality Disorders and Health

Mental health conditions characterized by persistent patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that differ significantly from the expectations of society and cause significant distress or impairment.

Characterized by odd thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors, and difficulty forming close relationships.

A personality disorder emphasizing a sense of superiority, need for admiration, and lack of empathy.

Characterized by violation of social norms, illegal activities, impulsivity, and disregard for others' feelings.

A severe personality disorder featuring emotional instability, self-harm, identity problems, and unstable relationships.

A therapy focused on changing thoughts and beliefs to improve behavior and emotions

Refers to the percentage of a population affected by a specific disorder.

Significant and rapid or unpredictable mood shifts.

Extreme personality traits causing significant social problems, often seen as normal by the individual.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, used to objectively diagnose disorders, including personality disorders.

About 15% of American adults have personality disorders.

Unusual personality traits seen as socially undesirable. They have a pattern, are stable, and affect relationships.

Personality traits that are consistent over time, often starting in childhood or adolescence, difficult to change with therapy.

The individual sees their symptoms as a normal part of their personality, and others as the problem.

The connection between personality traits and health outcomes.

Factors like smoking, diet, alcohol, exercise, and screening that influence death rates.

Actions related to health, like diet, exercise, and smoking habits.

Medical records and other official data like death certificates.

Subjective or self-reported measures of personality and behavior.

A link between personality and health through biological factors.

A link between personality and health through behavior and lifestyle choices.

Greek theory: fluids within the body that influence personality and health. (e.g., phlegm, blood, melancholic)

Unconscious psychological conflicts are seen as a pathway to illness.

A longitudinal study investigating if childhood personality traits predict lifespan.

A longitudinal study of high-IQ children, tracking their lives for decades, beginning roughly 1920.

A personality trait marked by organization, self-discipline, and responsibility.

A personality trait characterized by positive attitude and joyous disposition.

A statistical method to estimate probability of death at different ages for different life stages.

Probability that a person will die during a particular period or from a particular disease.

A research approach that studies the same individuals over an extended period of time.

Data already gathered or recorded in a study or survey from previous work.

Scores that rank above a certain percentile in standardized intelligence tests.

Personality traits tend to remain consistent through adulthood, though some aspects can change.

Personality traits influence health outcomes through choices, stress responses, and interactions with health factors.

Conscientious people tend to have better job opportunities, income stability, and healthier lifestyles, positively impacting health.

These personality traits (agreeableness, conscientiousness), often increase with age.

People high in neuroticism experience more stress and use less effective coping mechanisms.

Extraversion usually gradually decreases with age, but individuals' relative levels often stay similar.

Personal coping styles (adaptive or maladaptive) to stress directly influence health outcomes.

Psilocybin has shown potential for enhancing personality traits, especially openness to experience.

Personality's impact on longevity is often complex and influenced by various interactive factors.

Conscientiousness includes aspects like self-regulation, which can be targeted to improve health.

Both genetic and environmental factors may influence personality and affect health.

Promoting responsible health-related behaviors can contribute to better health.

Some studies show a link between high neuroticism and increased mortality, while others find no correlation or even a protective effect.

While personality is generally stable, it's not completely fixed and there is evidence that some individuals may exhibit targeted personality changes due to external factors or interventions.

It’s difficult to foresee exactly how a personality will affect someone's future health.

Characterized by odd thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors; difficulty forming close relationships.

Characterized by a sense of superiority, need for admiration, and lack of empathy.

Characterized by violating social norms, illegal activities, impulsivity, and disregard for others.

Severe personality disorder featuring emotional instability, self-harm, identity problems, and unstable relationships.

Odd and eccentric patterns of thinking.

Impulsive and erratic patterns of behavior.

Anxious and avoidant emotional styles.

The percentage of a population affected by a specific disorder.

Significant and rapid or unpredictable mood shifts.

A personality disorder where individuals expect the worst from others, needing constant reassurance and actively inhibiting emotional expression while craving affection and acceptance.

A personality disorder characterized by a rigid adherence to rules and rituals, strong judgment of others, a lack of proportion, workaholism, and an inability to discard items.

Percentage of a population affected by a specific personality disorder.

Five key dimensions of personality: Negative affectivity, Detachment, Antagonism, Disinhibition, and Psychoticism.

A type of therapy used to treat personality disorders, particularly borderline personality disorder.

When an individual views their personality traits as normal and not a problem.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th edition, used for diagnosing mental health disorders like personality disorders, following a specific method.

Cheerful temperament is a personality trait, while optimism is a way of thinking that leads to positive behaviors and adaptive coping strategies.

Research investigating whether personality traits developed in childhood predict lifespan.

A notable longitudinal study on high-IQ children, tracing their lives over decades, starting in the 1920s.

Individuals high in conscientiousness tend to exhibit healthier behaviors and have better health outcomes.

Actions related to health maintenance, including diet, exercise, and avoiding harmful substances.

Personality traits may influence a person's lifespan through effects on health behaviors, social relationships, and stress responses.

An individual's personality can affect their response to stress, with some people coping more effectively than others.

Strong social connections are crucial for health and well-being.

A personality type characterized by being driven, highly strung, and uptight, often linked to heart problems (Friedman and Rosenman, 1950s).

A personality type characterized by being easygoing, having lower stress levels, and opposite to Type A personalities.

A personality type sometimes associated with a higher risk of illness, described as introverted, compliant, eager to please, but no conclusive evidence.

A personality type characterized by negative affectivity and social inhibition, potentially linked to negative health outcomes, like increased mortality in specific health conditions (Pedersen & Denollet, 2003).

A collection of characteristics (hostility, aggression, depression) which may increase risk of various illnesses.

A personality type linked to optimism, extraversion, sociability, and resilience.

Five key personality dimensions (e.g., neuroticism) that have demonstrated significant correlations with health outcomes (Lahey, 2009).

The connection between personality traits and health outcomes.

A healthy personality is complex, well-integrated, primarily positive, volitional, and adaptive. It involves a rich emotional life, productive societal participation, and fulfilling relationships.

There's a connection between personality traits and various health outcomes, but it's not always straightforward or simple. Factors like behavior, stress response, and interactions with the environment also play significant roles.

There isn't a clear line separating normal and abnormal personality; instead, disorders are thought of as extreme versions of traits that are normal in moderation.

Diagnosing behavior as stemming from mental illness can be misleading and doesn't fully explain the behavior. It doesn't tell us about the behavior itself.

Labels in mental health, while potentially useful for communication, may limit understanding of the nuances of mental health. Mental health traits describe a diverse range of behaviors.

A field of study focused on promoting happiness and meaningful living.

Connections exist between personality traits and physical health. Often measured through self-reporting, this helps assess experiences important for determining personality and health

Personality traits influence health outcomes through choices, stress responses, and interactions with health factors.

Conscientious people tend to have better job opportunities, income stability, and healthier lifestyles, positively impacting health.

People high in neuroticism experience more stress and use less effective coping mechanisms.

Personal coping styles (adaptive or maladaptive) to stress directly influence health outcomes.

Personality's impact on longevity is often complex and influenced by various interactive factors.

It’s difficult to foresee exactly how a personality will affect someone's future health.

Both genetic and environmental factors may influence personality and affect health.

Promoting responsible health-related behaviors can contribute to better health.

While personality is generally stable, it's not completely fixed and there is evidence that some individuals may exhibit targeted personality changes due to external factors or interventions.

Some studies show a link between high neuroticism and increased mortality, while others find no correlation or even a protective effect.