Learn about types of personality disorders, including narcissistic, borderline, antisocial, histrionic, avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive.
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by periods of intense highs and intense lows—referred to as “mania” and “depression”, respectively. It’s a mental illness that requires the intervention of a mental health professional to diagnose and treat symptoms. There are various types o...
Hoarding disorder (HD) is characterized by a compulsion to collect belongings, and to experience significant distress when parting from them. HD is often misdiagnosed for several reasons. These include patient and family lack of recognition that it is a psychiatric disorder and professionals’ lack ...
A similar but distinct condition is obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, defined by the NIH as "a condition characterized by a chronic preoccupation with rules, orderliness, and control" [source: NIH]. People with OCPD have an overwhelming drive toward perfection that can actually be destructiv...
Two studies were conducted to better understand how children with intellectual disabilities (ID) empathize with the feelings of others during social intera
pertaining to or characterized by sadism; deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from extreme cruelty: a sadistic psychopath.
Behaviors that are considered maladaptive andcause significant personal distressand interrupt daily functioning are more likely to be labeled as disorders. Today, many mental health professionals agree that psychological disorders are characterized by both personal distress and impairment in multiple areas of...
Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is a condition primarily characterized by an overwhelming need to be taken care of by others. This article explores the symptoms of DPD, as well as their impact on a person’s life, and strategies for finding effectiv
Grandiose narcissism is characterized by an overblown sense ofself-importance and entitlement. While narcissists can often becharismaticand charming in the short term, they tend to make poorlong-term partners. One reason for this is their strong need to be admired by others. This need...
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is also a Cluster B personality disorder. It is characterized by consistent changes in behavior,mood, and self-image. Episodes ofanger,depression, andanxietylasting up to a few days are common for people with BPD.4 People with BPD frequently change their opi...