Dimensional models of personality disorders are increasingly popular, but do they obscure real clinical syndromes?

With three years gone by since the publication of the DSM-5, researchers and clinicians have a renewed interest in righting past wrongs in the diagnostic classification of personality disorders. Some ...

July 8, 2011 — With the goal of increasing relevancy for both clinicians and patients, the diagnostic criteria for personality disorders may undergo significant restructuring in the upcoming ...

No cluster D of personality disorders is currently featured in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, text revision (DSM-5-TR). Only clusters A, B, and C are ...

What they are: Personality disorders involve enduring patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that differ from societal expectations and cause distress or impairment. Why they happen: Genetics, ...

EMDR reduces trauma symptoms in people with personality disorder, even without a formal PTSD diagnosis, a new RCT finds.

Think you know your own personality? You might be very wrong. In this new video, you will find out what separates the main personality disorders from everyday traits and why understanding them could ...

Symptoms of ASPD can start in childhood and may include manipulative and reckless behaviors. ASPD often co-occurs with other mental health conditions, which makes it harder to treat. Up to 31% of ...

Schizotypal personality disorder is a cluster A personality disorder that involves various symptoms. These symptoms include difficulty in relationships, atypical thinking and behavior, and a distorted ...

Schizoid personality disorder (SPD) is a type of mental health condition that may cause an individual to seem distant, blunt, or aloof. Treatment often involves psychotherapy to address social and ...