Personality Disorders

Personality disorders are the result of inflexible and maladaptive personality traits which causes significant social and occupational impairment and personal distress.

The various clinical subtypes are:

  • Cluster A: Paranoid, Schizoid, schizotypal
  • Cluster B: Histrionic , narcissistic, antisocial, borderline
  • Cluster C: Avoidant, dependent, anankastic

The prevalence of personality disorders is 10-20% and onset is generally in adolescence or early adulthood.

Diagnosis:

Diagnosis is made on the basis of marked disturbance in attitude and behaviors involving several areas of functioning.

Treatment:

Mostly includes psychotherapy and occasional use of pharmacotherapy when required.

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