Personality Disorders Overview

A long-lasting and pervasive pattern of thinking, feeling, and behaving that causes distress or problems in functioning. It is a core part of a person's identity and how they interact with the world.

A classification system for personality disorders in the DSM-5, grouping them into three categories based on similar traits and symptoms.

Characterized by odd or eccentric behaviors, including paranoid personality disorder, schizoid personality disorder, and schizotypal personality disorder.

Characterized by dramatic, emotional, or erratic behaviors, including antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, and narcissistic personality disorder.

Characterized by anxious or fearful behaviors, including avoidant personality disorder, dependent personality disorder, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.

A type of assessment often used to diagnosis personality disorders. It involves exploring patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors over time through a structured interview.

Medications are not a cure for personality disorders, but can be used to manage specific symptoms. They are often used in conjunction with therapy.

Nursing care plans are designed to address individual needs and provide support to patients with personality disorders. They often include goals for symptom management, improved coping skills, and increased self-awareness.

These disorders are characterized by rigid and unhealthy personality traits that significantly impact a person's relationships, work, and overall well-being.

These disorders are grouped into 3 clusters based on shared traits and symptoms.

This cluster includes disorders like Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal, characterized by unusual thoughts and behaviors.

This cluster involves disorders like Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic, known for dramatic and impulsive behavior.

This cluster includes Avoidant, Dependent, and Obsessive-Compulsive personality disorders, characterized by anxiety and fear of social situations.

Nurses play a crucial role in assessing, managing, and supporting individuals with personality disorders, promoting their well-being and assisting them in improving their quality of life.

It is essential to be aware of the potential for suicide in individuals with personality disorders. Nurses play a critical role in identifying and addressing this risk factor.

Nurses provide a vital role in supporting patients with personality disorders, including providing education, promoting coping skills, and facilitating communication between patients and their healthcare team.