The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-5, identifies 10 unique personality disorders, each belonging to one of three groups known as "clusters." Cluster A contains paranoid, ...

Schizoid personality disorder (SPD) is a mental health condition that causes a person to have little or no interest in connecting with others. People with SPD may seem distant, aloof, or passive. SPD ...

One of the more common mental illnesses is also one of the hardest to precisely define, and for various reasons, it is among the most difficult to treat successfully. Several research studies have ...

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), ...

BPD causes symptoms like emotional and relationship instability as well as higher anxiety levels. Insurance coverage for treatment may vary, requiring you to check your specific plan. Borderline ...

Last week, we explored paranoid personality disorder, stepping into Cluster A of personality disorders. We saw how deep mistrust and suspicion shape a person’s life and relationships, often without ...

There is no cure for antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). Doctors typically recommend a combination of medicines and psychotherapy to help manage harmful thoughts and behaviors. ASPD is a mental ...

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Is psychopathy born or bred? Science may finally have the answer thanks to brain scanning technology that reveals anatomical ...

No cluster D of personality disorders is currently featured in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, text revision (DSM-5-TR). Only clusters A, B, and C are ...