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Do you struggle to function on your own? Neediness, clinginess, and deep-seated fears of being alone may be signs of dependent personality disorder, a condition marked by over-reliance on others and a ...

Schizophrenia involves periods of psychosis, with symptoms like delusions and hallucinations. Schizoid personality disorder is a persistent pattern of thoughts and behaviors that cause distress but ...

The exact cause of personality disorders is unclear. However, genetics, neurological differences, and environmental factors may contribute to the development of these complex mental health conditions.

Schizotypal personality disorder is a cluster A personality disorder that involves various symptoms. These symptoms include difficulty in relationships, atypical thinking and behavior, and a distorted ...

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 ...

Most people with NPD have a distorted sense of self and lack empathy. People with NPD might seek relationships mainly to boost their self-esteem. Overt and covert are two main types of narcissistic ...

Symptoms of ASPD can start in childhood and may include manipulative and reckless behaviors. ASPD often co-occurs with other mental health conditions, which makes it harder to treat. Up to 31% of ...

As a public hospital healthcare professional, I am involved in a psilocybin study sponsored by COMPASS pathways. I am personally uncompensated by them. I was funded by the Swedish Research Council in ...

Ask Erin Mantz why she loves personality tests, and she’ll tell you she’s a Pisces, an only child, and an introvert prone to self-reflection. “I’m constantly craving and searching for insights into ...