I described personality disorders here. In this post, I will discuss their origins. From the psychoanalytic-attachment perspective, personality disorders are not so much created as they are a ...

I described personality disorders here and discussed their origins here. In this post, I will talk about treatment. By definition, personality disorders are hard to change, since the associated traits ...

Therapists explain how narcissistic traits can affect relationships, workplaces, families, and emotional wellbeing, and how to establish healthier boundaries.

Where mood disorders can cause temporary or fluctuating changes in mood, personality disorders cause symptoms that remain consistent over time and across a range of situations. For example, bipolar ...

Mental health disorders come in many forms and affect thoughts, emotions and behaviors in complex ways. Conditions like anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder are among the most frequently diagnosed ...

Schizophrenia involves periods of psychosis, including hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking that distort a person’s sense of reality. Schizoid personality disorder is a long-standing ...

The Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiTOP) arranges phenotypes of mental disorders based on empirical covariation, ranging from narrowly defined symptoms to higher-order spectra of ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by pervasive instability of emotions, identity, and interpersonal relationships as well as impulsivity and self-harm [1].

Why do some people thrive under pressure while others avoid conflict at all costs? Why do certain individuals seem energized ...

Clear communication, authenticity, and professional guidance are some ways to strengthen your relationship with someone who has avoidant personality disorder. Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) is a ...

A 26-year-old explains her experience with Dissociative Identity Disorder and how it impacts her physical health. She discusses challenges managing the needs of multiple personalities. One type of ...

BPD is one of the most misunderstood mental-health conditions.