Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a mental health condition that may occur in people who have had traumatic childhood experiences. However, the exact cause of ASPD is currently unknown.

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. Caricature ...

Source: Flickr, "Straight Jacket" by PhotoAteller, CC by 2.0 In my post Public Faces Vs. Private Thoughts: the Actor's Paradox, I wrote that patients with personality disorders are very adept at ...

Personality disorders can significantly affect your daily life, work, and relationships. Your treatment plan may involve psychotherapy and medication to manage your symptoms. Personality disorders are ...

Borderline Personality Disorder patients now have access to several effective therapies including dialectical behavioral therapy, mentalization based therapy and psychiatric management with goals 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 ...

When I was overwhelmed and stuck in shame, I found hope in DBT. DBT validates sensitivity and teaches real skills to manage ...

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 ...

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 ...

Women who kill are not characterized by psychopathy. Instead, they act primarily because they feel provoked and threatened. At the same time, there is a certain degree of planning among the group of ...