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.

One of the unfortunate things about the current state of personality disorder diagnosis is that there are too many different competing systems. Each system is more or less internally consistent, but ...

Diagnosing personality disorders in children is controversial due to natural developmental shifts in mood and behavior. When maladaptive traits remain pervasive and persistent, however, a personality ...

Is it possible to spot personality dysfunction from someone’s everyday word use? My colleagues and I have conducted research ...