With three years gone by since the publication of the DSM-5, researchers and clinicians have a renewed interest in righting past wrongs in the diagnostic classification of personality disorders. Some ...

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.

July 8, 2011 — With the goal of increasing relevancy for both clinicians and patients, the diagnostic criteria for personality disorders may undergo significant restructuring in the upcoming ...

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 ...

People love taking personality tests, but are personality types real? Maybe, and maybe not. Personality development is complicated, and most healthy personality types are not so easily defined. Your ...

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), ...

Genetics is just one of several factors thought to influence personality disorder development. Life experiences, family dynamics, coping mechanisms, and social learning may all be contributing factors ...