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Perfectionism often manifests in borderline personality disorder due, in part, to the tendency to anxiously search for clarity, security, and self-esteem.

Schizoid personality disorder (SPD) is defined by detachment in personal relationships, a limited range of emotional expressions, and a solitary lifestyle. Some people with SPD may be at higher risk ...

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a type of mental health diagnosis. People with traits of NPD inflate their feelings of self-worth, want others to admire them, and lack empathy. They often ...

Cluster B personality disorders affect a person’s emotions and behaviors, leading to actions that others tend to consider dramatic, overly emotional, or erratic. A personality disorder is a ...

A person with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) may experience an excessive concern for prestige and power, as well as a lack of empathy for others. A personality disorder affects how a ...

A new psychological therapy designed by a team of UCL-led researchers has been found to reduce rates of violence and aggression among male offenders with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD).

Background: Patients suspected of personality disorders (PDs) by general practitioners are frequently referred to psychiatric outpatient clinics (POCs). In that setting an effective screening ...