Most of what we know about personality disorders is based on symptom checklists and leaves out the "person." New research ...

With an estimated prevalence rate somewhere between 1.6% and 5.9% (APA, 2013), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) may be the third-most-common personality disorder and it is unexpectedly ...

As we continue our exploration of personality disorders, it is helpful to briefly remember what we mean by the term itself. Personality disorders are not sudden illnesses or occasional bad behaviours.

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 ...

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 ...

Schizotypal personality disorder and schizoaffective disorder are distinct conditions that cause different symptoms. Learn how doctors tell them apart here.

Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD) is a long-term mental health condition where a person has a persistent, deeply rooted distrust and suspicion of others, even when there’s no real reason to be ...

A new study by a research team at Université de Montréal highlights a critical lack of knowledge about the cognitive profiles ...

OCD’s intrusive thoughts cause distress and feel at odds with your character, while in OCPD, the rigid traits are ingrained and perceived as inherent. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive ...

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Personality disorder (PD) discharges occupy a shadow zone in military separations. Unlike disciplinary discharges or those for willful misconduct, PD discharges are cloaked in medical terminology – ...