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 ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental health condition that affects the way people think about themselves ...

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 ...

Schizoid PD is characterized by emotional detachment and social disinterest, while schizotypal PD involves eccentric behavior, odd beliefs, and transient psychotic-like symptoms. Schizoid personality ...

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 “favorite person” (FP) in borderline personality disorder (BPD) describes someone whom an individual with BPD relies the most on for support and reassurance. This bond can be profoundly emotional, ...

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 ...