mental health disorders
Overview of Personality Disorders
Types of Personality Disorders
The 10 personality disorders can be grouped into 3 clusters (A, B, and C). The types in each cluster share certain basic personality traits, but each disorder has its own distinguishing features. People withcluster Adisorders appear odd or eccentric. Cluster A includes the following personality disorders, each with its distinguishing features: Paranoid Personality Disorder : Mistrust and suspicion Schizoid Personality Disorder : Disinterest in others Schizotypal Personality Disorder : Odd or eccentric ideas and behavior People withcluster Bdisorders have behaviors that are dramatic, emotional, or erratic. Cluster B includes the following personality disorders, each with its distinguishing features: Antisocial Personality Disorder : Social irresponsibility, disregard for others, and deceitfulness and manipulation of others for personal gain Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) : Inner emptiness, fear of being abandoned in relationships, unstable relationships, problems controlling emotions, and impulsive behavior Histrionic Personality Disorder : Attention-seeking and dramatic behavior Narcissistic Personality Disorder : Need to be admired, lack of empathy, and an inflated view of self-worth (called grandiosity) People withcluster Cdisorders appear anxious or fearful. Cluster C includes the following personality disorders, each with its distinguishing features: Avoidant Personality Disorder : Avoidance of interpersonal contact due to fear of rejection Dependent Personality Disorder : Submissiveness and dependency (due to a need to be taken care of) Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder : Perfectionism, rigidity, and obstinacy 