With three years gone by since the publication of the DSM-5, researchers and clinicians have a renewed interest in righting past wrongs in the diagnostic classification of personality disorders. Some ...

Dr Aggarwal said that the distinction between ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’ personality relies upon the continuum between two extremes (very high or very low) of any behaviour. That’s why Personality ...

Schizotypal personality disorder is a cluster A personality disorder that involves various symptoms. These symptoms include difficulty in relationships, atypical thinking and behavior, and a distorted ...

The symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and schizoid personality disorder are different, and BPD is more common. However, both can have a severe psychological impact, affecting a ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Cluster C personality disorders include conditions with anxious and fearful thoughts and behaviors. These are avoidant personality disorder (AVPD), ...

July 8, 2011 — With the goal of increasing relevancy for both clinicians and patients, the diagnostic criteria for personality disorders may undergo significant restructuring in the upcoming ...