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 ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is is a type B personality disorder primarily characterized by a pattern of unstable interpersonal relationships, a distorted self-concept, and intense emotional ...

In recent years, dimensional models of personality disorder have become increasingly influential, particularly among trait psychologists and personality researchers. Two prominent examples are the ICD ...

Where mood disorders can cause temporary or fluctuating changes in mood, personality disorders cause symptoms that remain consistent over time and across a range of situations. For example, bipolar ...

Volatile relationships, reckless impulsivity and an unstable identity are hallmarks of this misunderstood mental health condition. Credit...Vanessa Saba Supported by By Christina Caron On the surface, ...

A lot has been done to destigmatize mental health in our culture, but many complex mental health conditions remain mired in stigma. While talking about anxiety and depression is commonplace, ...

Creativity and mental disorders are sometimes seen as intertwined, but research is still unclear on whether, how much, and why. Here we explore the potential role of shared genetic factors behind ...

People living with schizoid personality disorder think, behave, and relate to people differently than others. Certain tips can help individuals care for people with schizoid personality disorder.

Last week, Australian Open player Destanee Aiava revealed she had struggled with borderline personality disorder. The tennis player said a formal diagnosis, after suicidal behaviour and severe panic ...

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 ...

Schizoid personality disorder involves being detached and having little desire for close relationships. People with schizoid personality disorder often don't seek treatment themselves due to social ...

From left, U.S. Air Force Maj. Milagros Gargurevich, 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron Functional Medicine Flight director of psychological health, and Senior Airman Tisha Guy, 378th EMDS ...