Comorbidity is when a person has more than one health condition at once. Researchers investigating the comorbidity of personality disorders have found people with certain disorders may have other ...

Many of my clients seek therapy due to chronic relationship problems—whether it be with their parents, co-workers, family members, and/or partners. “They're driving me crazy!” “Is it them or me?" “Am ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of several personality disorders described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) by the American Psychiatric Association. BPD belongs to a group ...

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.

Personality refers to a relatively stable set of tendencies in behaviors, cognitions, and emotional patterns, which together constitute a person’s unique character. One person may, for instance, be ...

Roughly one in 10 adults lives with a personality disorder. While conditions like depression or anxiety disorders mostly affect how someone feels, a personality disorder influences a person’s ...

Most people with NPD have a distorted sense of self and lack empathy. People with NPD might seek relationships mainly to boost their self-esteem. Overt and covert are two main types of narcissistic ...

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is 1 of 10 clinically recognized personality disorders. Though NPD is only one official diagnosis, doctors further classify the condition into 2 types.

Psychological disorders, also called mental illnesses, can affect how you think, feel, and behave. Psychological disorders are also called mental illnesses or mental health conditions. They can affect ...

The role of environment and pre-existing risk factors in BPD has identified new therapies. Growing awareness of this mental illness characterized by heightened emotional response and volatile ...