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Personality Disorders. Psychological disorders characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning. BASIC FACTS. Approx. 15% of U.S. adults meet criteria for one or more PDs Up to 30% of people who require mental health services have at least one PD - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Personality Disorders
Psychological disorders characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior
patterns that impair social functioning.
BASIC FACTS
• Approx. 15% of U.S. adults meet criteria for one or more PDs
• Up to 30% of people who require mental health services have at least one PD
• No cure for PDs, but therapy and some forms of medication can aid with symptoms
• Combination of heredity and life experiences appear to play a role in most PDs
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RISK FACTORS
• More women than men develop Borderline PD• More men than women develop Antisocial PD &
Obsessive-Compulsive PD• Other risk factors:
– History of child abuse (verbal, physical, sexual)– Family history of Schizophrenia– Family history of Personality Disorders– Childhood head injury– Unstable, chaotic family life
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RISK FACTORS (cont’d)
• Individuals with PDs have greater risk of the following:– Social Isolation– Suicide– Substance Abuse– Depression, Anxiety, & Eating Disorders– Self-destructive Behavior– Violence & Homicide– Incarceration
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Paranoid Personality Disorder
Distrust / suspicion of others that they have bad intentions or motives
Suspects (w/o sufficient evidence) that others are exploiting, harming, or deceiving him/her
Reluctant to confide in others due to fear that information will be used against him/her
Persistently holds grudgesHas recurrent suspicions regarding fidelity of
their spouse or partner
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
• Pattern of disregard for and violation of others’ rights– Failure to conform to lawful behaviors– Deceitfulness (i.e. repeated lying,
manipulation)– Impulsivity or failure to plan ahead– Irritability & aggressiveness– Reckless disregard for self or others– Consistent irresponsibility – Lack of remorse
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Borderline Personality Disorder
• characterized by mood instability and poor self-image
People with this disorder are prone to constant mood swings and bouts of anger.
Borderline Personality Disorder
• Take their anger out on themselves, causing themselves injury
• Suicidal threats and actions are not uncommon
They are quick to anger when their expectations are not met.
Histrionic Personality Disorder
• constant attention seekers
• They need to be center of attention
• often interrupts others to dominate conversation.
Histrionic Personality Disorder
• Dress provocatively • Exaggerate illnesses
“Everyone Loves Me”
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
•characterized by self-centeredness
Exaggerate their achievements, expecting others to recognize them as being superior
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Picking about friends
• Not everyone is worthy of being their friend
• Uninterested in the feelings of others and may take advantage of them.
Schizoid Personality Disorder
• Desire social isolation
• Avoid relationships • Do not show much
emotion • Prefer to be alone • Do not wish for
popularity.
Schizoid Personality Disorder
• Tend to seek jobs that require little social contact
• Social skills are weak
• Do not show need for attention/acceptance
• Seen as humorless and distant
• Often are termed "loners."
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
• Need for social isolation
• Odd behavior and thinking
• Believed that schizotypal personality disorder is a mild form of schizophrenia
Dependent personality disorder
• Psychological dependence on other people.
• Experiences difficulty making everyday decisions without an excessive amount of advice and reassurance from others
Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
• General psychological inflexibility• Strict conformity to rules and
procedures• Perfectionism, excessive orderliness
• People with OCPD tend to stress perfectionism above all else– Can feel anxious when they think things
aren't "right"