Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a psychological condition that causes someone to engage in attention-seeking behavior. Some aspects of this condition may cause a person to lie to manipulate ...

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 ...

A new neuroimaging study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research has found that adults who report higher levels of ...

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 ...

Personality disorders are listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association, most recently published in 2022 as the DSM-5-TR. It ...

NEW ORLEANS – The most common pathway in borderline personality disorder is nonviolence, Jack S. Rozel, MD, said at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting. However, clinicians must shift ...

The exact cause of personality disorders is unclear. However, genetics, neurological differences, and environmental factors may contribute to the development of these complex mental health conditions.

A psychologist testified Amber Heard had borderline personality disorder during the Johnny Depp defamation trial. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is often stereotyped in the media as a condition ...

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...

Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5), is a diagnosis given to individuals who violate and show a ...