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 ...

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 ...

Diagnosing personality disorders in children is controversial due to natural developmental shifts in mood and behavior. When maladaptive traits remain pervasive and persistent, however, a personality ...

Psychologists typically do not diagnose children with personality disorders. This is because their personality is still developing and can change quickly as they grow. However, a child may show early ...

Here's what BPD is, what causes it, how it is treated and why there is hope for those who have it.

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 ...

People living with schizoid personality disorder think, behave, and relate to people differently than others. Certain tips can help individuals care for people with schizoid personality disorder.

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 ...

Muse Treatment Alcohol & Drug Rehab Los Angeles has released a new educational resource focused on examining “personality traits that research has commonly linked to alcohol use disorder“. The article ...