Personality Disorders Overview

A pervasive pattern of distrust and suspicion of others.

Detachment from social relationships and limited range of emotions.

Odd or eccentric personality traits.

Between 2% and 4% of the general population.

Between 1.4% and 1.9% of the general population.

A mental health condition marked by social isolation, unusual behaviors, suspiciousness, and odd beliefs/magical thinking.

About 3.9% in the United States, and between 0.6% and 4.6% globally

Usually appears in childhood or adolescence, often with poor peer relationships and social anxiety.

Commonly includes CBT, DBT, and medication (anti-anxiety, antidepressants, antipsychotics).

A mental health condition characterized by excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behaviors.

Pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behaviors.

National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions is mentioned.

Often develops in childhood, potentially linked with trauma and parenting styles.

The estimated prevalence of Histrionic Personality Disorder in the general population is between 1.8% and 0.9%. This means that approximately 1 to 2 out of every 100 people may have this disorder.

Individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder often exhibit characteristics such as: exaggerating emotions, being overly dramatic, having a tendency to get bored easily, and a need for constant attention and excitement.

A pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others, characterized by a history of breaking social norms and laws, lack of remorse, deceitfulness, impulsivity, and irresponsible behavior. It typically emerges in late adolescence or early adulthood.

The estimated prevalence of Antisocial Personality Disorder in the general population is between 0.2% and 3.3%. This means that approximately 0.2 to 3.3 out of every 100 people may have this disorder.

Research suggests that individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder may have dysfunction in specific brain areas, particularly the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala. These areas are linked to impulse control, decision-making, and emotional processing.

A pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions, characterized by impulsivity, intense fear of abandonment, and self-harm behaviors. Individuals with BPD often experience intense emotions and have difficulty regulating their moods.

The estimated prevalence of Borderline Personality Disorder in the general population is around 1.4%. This suggests that approximately 1 out of every 100 people may have this disorder.

A mental health disorder characterized by unstable relationships, intense emotions, impulsivity, and a fear of abandonment.

Borderline Personality Disorder typically begins in early adulthood, usually around the age of 12 or 13 years old.

The prevalence of Borderline Personality Disorder is estimated to be around 1.4% to 5.9% in general populations.

Individuals with BPD often make frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment, even if it means being manipulative or deceitful.

A mental health disorder characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder feel a sense of entitlement, are preoccupied with success and power, and exploit others to achieve their goals.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder affects approximately 1 to 5% of the general population, with prevalence rates higher in certain clinical populations.

Treatment for BPD typically involves therapy such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and sometimes medication to address symptoms.

A mental health condition characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and extreme sensitivity to criticism.

Treatment typically includes therapies such as psychodynamic therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

A personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.

The onset of OCPD typically begins in early adulthood, often linked to strict parenting, trauma, and genetic factors.

The prevalence of OCPD in the general population is estimated to be between 2-7.8%.

Treatment for OCPD primarily involves cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication, such as antidepressants.

OCPD is more common in men than women.

When criteria for both OCPD and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are met, both diagnoses can be given.

An exaggerated sense of self-importance, believing you're better than others, often with a need for admiration and entitlement.

Individuals with grandiosity are highly sensitive to criticism, even if it is constructive.

Grandiosity often leads to issues in relationships due to self-preoccupation, need for admiration, and disregard for others' feelings.

Therapies like CBT and Schema Therapy are used to address cognitive distortions and underlying schemas. Medications may also be used to address symptoms.

A pervasive pattern of relying on others for decision-making and needing excessive reassurance, often leading to fear of abandonment.

Avoidant Personality Disorder affects approximately 2.4% of the population, meaning it is relatively common.

Avoidant personality disorder often begins in infancy or childhood, with individuals showing signs of shyness and sensitivity to rejection.