Other Personality Disorders
Psychiatry Other Personality Disorders Personality Change Due to another Medical Condition Diagnostic Criteria A) A persistent personality disturbance that represents a change from the individual’s previous characteristic personality pattern. Note: In children, the disturbance involves a marked deviation from normal development or a significant change in the child’s usual behavior patterns, lasting at least 1 […]
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
A pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of..
Dependent Personality Disorder
Psychiatry Dependent Personality Disorder Diagnostic Criteria A pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of that leads to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following: Has difficulty making everyday decisions without an excessive […]
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Psychiatry Avoidant Personality Disorder Diagnostic Criteria A pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following: Avoids occupational activities that involve significant interpersonal contact because of fears of criticism, disapproval, or […]
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Psychiatry Narcissistic Personality Disorder Diagnostic Criteria A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following: Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to […]
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Psychiatry Histrionic Personality Disorder Diagnostic Criteria A pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following: Is uncomfortable in situations in which he or she is not the center of attention. Interaction with others is often […]