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BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Izben C. Williams, MD, MPHInstructor
Other Psychiatric Disorders
PERSONALITY DISORDERS
Personality DisordersWhat is this Personality that may
become disordered?PERSONALITY:
DEF: The set of ingrained characteristics (traits) that define the behavior, thoughts and emotions of an individual
These characteristics allow us to maintain an equilibrium between our internal drives and the world around us, and they dictate our lifestyle (modus operandi)
Personality DisordersA Personality disorder is a chronic or
lifelong pattern of behavior that is characterized by a group of traits that are:Severely dysfunctional in terms of
interpersonal relationshipsUsually more troublesome to others than to
the affected individualRelatively stable over time
Personality DisordersClusters of Personality disorders (DSM V): 1. Cluster A: The odd and eccentric group
(paranoid, schizotypal, schizoid)2. Cluster B: The dramatic, emotional, and erratic
group in which self-preoccupation predominates (narcissistic, histrionic, borderline, antisocial)
3. Cluster C: Anxious and fearful group(obsessive- compulsive, dependent, avoidant)
This grouping into three clusters is based on similarities in symptoms or traits
Personality DisordersEach cluster has its own hallmark
characteristics and genetic or familial associations
Diagnosis depends also on a personality disorder being present by early adulthood
See diagnostic characteristics for individual disorders (Fadem: Table 14.3)
A diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder is not made before age 18, conduct disorder is ascribed instead.
Personality DisordersIndividuals in each cluster have a tendency
to employ particular defense mechanisms :Cluster A: Affected individuals use the defense
mechanisms of projection and fantasy and may have a psychotic tendency
Cluster B: Affected individuals tend to use dissociation, denial, splitting and acting out
Cluster C: Affected individuals tend to use isolation, passive aggression, and hypochondriasis
Personality DisordersTREATMENT:
Individual and, where tolerable, group psychotherapy may be useful for those who seek help
Pharmacotherapy can be useful on treating symptoms of co-morbid conditions such as depression and anxiety
However personality disorders are, by and large, resistive to treatment
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