I described personality disorders here. In this post, I will discuss their origins. From the psychoanalytic-attachment perspective, personality disorders are not so much created as they are a ...

The psychological terms of narcissism have entered the collective dialogue as a pop culture buzzword in the past decade. The terminology is commonly used in today's conversations and interactions.

Medically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MD Key Takeaways Narcissistic personality disorder involves inflated self-worth and a ...

A personality disorder is a longstanding and inflexible personality pattern. Personality, in turn, is whatever enables us to predict how a particular person will respond to a given situation. It ...

Model and author Kanika Batra, who was diagnosed with ASPD at age 21, has explained whether it's nature or nurture that makes ...

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.

Narcissism has become a catchall label for a range of frustrating behaviors. Here are some misconceptions about what it means. By Christina Caron On TikTok, there’s no shortage of tips for identifying ...

Schizoid PD is characterized by emotional detachment and social disinterest, while schizotypal PD involves eccentric behavior, odd beliefs, and transient psychotic-like symptoms. Schizoid personality ...

Many psychiatric terms have become part of the popular lexicon. Terms such as “bipolar” and “OCD” are thrown around to describe a moody family member or an organized friend. Other examples: “manic,” ...

A new neuroimaging study suggests that adolescents with borderline personality disorder exhibit distinct patterns of brain ...

Schizoid personality disorder (SPD) is a type of mental health condition that may cause an individual to seem distant, blunt, or aloof. Treatment often involves psychotherapy to address social and ...