mental health disorders
Schizoid Personality Disorder
Introduction
Schizoid personality disorder is a mental health condition that is characterized by a pervasive pattern of detachment from and general disinterest in social relationships and by expression of few emotions in relationships. People with schizoid personality disorder seem to have no interest in close relationships with others and prefer to be by themselves. Doctors diagnose schizoid personality disorder based on specific symptoms, including detachment from and disinterest in social relationships and limited expression of emotions. Psychotherapy that focuses on acquiring social skills may help people with this disorder change. Overview of Personality Disorders are mental health conditions that involve long-lasting, pervasive patterns of thinking, perceiving, reacting, and relating that cause the person significant distress and/or impair the person's ability to function. People with schizoid personality disorder have difficulty relating to others meaningfully. Schizoid personality disorder occurs in about 1 to 3% of people in the United States. It is slightly more common among men. are often also present. Up to half of people with schizoid personality disorder have had at least one episode of Depression . They often also have other personality disorders. The most common are Schizotypal Personality Disorder None Paranoid Personality Disorder None Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) None Avoidant Personality Disorder None 