Dissociation is a common symptom in borderline personality disorder and is associated with an increased risk of suicidality ...

The main avoidant personality disorder (AvPD) treatment is talk therapy. Due to a lack of research, though, there is no clear recommendation on what type of talk therapy works best. AvPD is a rare ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

It is tempting to think that there is one basic treatment for schizoid personality disorder, but the reality is a bit more confusing. Not everyone with the same diagnosis needs exactly the same type ...

Narcissistic personality disorder treatment involves various types of psychotherapy rather than medications. However, doctors may use medications to treat a co-occurring mood disorder. Narcissistic ...

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), ...

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...

Schizoid personality disorder can leave you so uncomfortable around others that you avoid all interaction. You might feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or numb when you have to talk to people at work or ...

Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a mental health condition characterized by excessively dramatic and attention-seeking behaviors. People with HPD have an intense need for attention and often ...

It is tempting to think that there is one basic treatment for schizoid personality disorder, but the reality is a bit more confusing. Not everyone with the same diagnosis needs exactly the same type ...