psychiatric disorders
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)
Diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed, Text Revision, (DSM-5-TR) criteria For a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder ( Diagnosis reference ), patients must have A persistent disregard for the rights of others This disregard is shown by the presence of≥3 of the following: Disregarding the law, indicated by repeatedly committing acts that are grounds for arrest Being deceitful, indicated by lying repeatedly, using aliases, or conning others for personal gain or pleasure Acting impulsively or not planning ahead Being easily provoked or aggressive, indicated by constantly getting into physical fights or assaulting others Recklessly disregarding their safety or the safety of others Consistently acting irresponsibly, indicated by quitting a job with no plans for another one or not paying bills Not feeling remorse, indicated by indifference to or rationalization of hurting or mistreating others Also, patients must have evidence that a conduct disorder has been present before age 15 years. Antisocial personality disorder is diagnosed only in people≥18 years. Antisocial personality disorder should be distinguished from the following: Overview of Substance Use : Conduct Disorder : Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) : Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) : 1. American Psychiatric Association:Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR). Washington, DC, American Psychiatric Association, 2022, pp 748-752. 