One of the unfortunate things about the current state of personality disorder diagnosis is that there are too many different competing systems. Each system is more or less internally consistent, but ...

Comorbidity is when a person has more than one health condition at once. Researchers investigating the comorbidity of personality disorders have found people with certain disorders may have other ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Cluster C personality disorders include conditions with anxious and fearful thoughts and behaviors. These are avoidant personality disorder (AVPD), ...

BPD causes symptoms like emotional and relationship instability as well as higher anxiety levels. Insurance coverage for treatment may vary, requiring you to check your specific plan. Borderline ...

Most people with NPD have a distorted sense of self and lack empathy. People with NPD might seek relationships mainly to boost their self-esteem. Overt and covert are two main types of narcissistic ...

Is it possible to spot personality dysfunction from someone’s everyday word use? My colleagues and I have conducted research ...

Genetics is just one of several factors thought to influence personality disorder development. Life experiences, family dynamics, coping mechanisms, and social learning may all be contributing factors ...

Is it possible to spot personality dysfunction from someone’s everyday word use? My colleagues and I have conducted research that suggests you can, and often sooner than you might expect. Whether in a ...