mental health disorders
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Introduction
Schizotypal personality disorder is a mental health condition that is characterized by a pervasive pattern of intense discomfort with and reduced capacity for close relationships, by distorted ways of thinking and perceiving, and by eccentric (odd) behavior. People with schizotypal personality disorder may prefer not to interact with people because they feel like they are different and do not belong. Doctors diagnose schizotypal personality disorder based on specific symptoms, including intense discomfort with close relationships, distorted ways of thinking and perceiving, and odd behavior. Treatment includes antipsychotic medications, antidepressants, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. 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 schizotypal personality disorder are less in touch with reality, and their thought and speech are more disorganized than occurs in other personality disorders. However, thoughts and behavior are not as unusual and out of touch with reality as in Schizophrenia . Schizotypal personality disorder is estimated to occur in less than 1 to 4% of people in the United States. It may be slightly more common among men. Schizotypal personality disorder is less likely to resolve or lessen as people age than most personality disorders. are often also present. Over half of people with schizotypal personality disorder have had at least one episode of Major depressive disorder , and 30 to 50% of them have major depressive disorder when schizotypal personality disorder is diagnosed. These people often also have a 