Tag: Personality Disorders
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Dissociative Disorders
Read more: Dissociative DisordersDissociative disorders, formerly known as hysteria, are characterized by a disconnection between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, and identity. They provide…
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Depressive Personality Disorder
Read more: Depressive Personality DisorderDepressive Personality Disorder (DPD) is a distinct mental health condition characterized by pervasive depressive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is…
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Cluster A Personality Disorders
Read more: Cluster A Personality DisordersCluster ‘A’ Personality Disorders consist of paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal personality disorders. These disorders are marked by odd and eccentric…
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Axis II Disorders
Read more: Axis II DisordersThe DSM-IV used the axis system to differentiate mental disorders, with personality disorders placed on Axis II. However, with the…
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Abrasive Personality Disorder
Read more: Abrasive Personality DisorderStuart B. Litvak proposed the abrasive personality disorder in 1994, but it’s not yet listed in the DSM. The disorder…
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Schizoid Personality Disorder
Read more: Schizoid Personality DisorderSchizoid personality disorder is characterized by social detachment, limited emotional range, and a preference for solitude. The disorder often begins…