Volatile relationships, reckless impulsivity and an unstable identity are hallmarks of this misunderstood mental health ...

Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a mental health condition characterized by excessively dramatic and attention-seeking behaviors. People with HPD have an intense need for attention and often ...

Where mood disorders can cause temporary or fluctuating changes in mood, personality disorders cause symptoms that remain consistent over time and across a range of situations. For example, bipolar ...

Cluster C personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions that cause intense fearfulness, insecurity, or perfectionism. The symptoms are long-term and impact many aspects of life.

Personality refers to a relatively stable set of tendencies in behaviors, cognitions, and emotional patterns, which together constitute a person’s unique character. One person may, for instance, be ...

Source: Flickr, "Straight Jacket" by PhotoAteller, CC by 2.0 In my post Public Faces Vs. Private Thoughts: the Actor's Paradox, I wrote that patients with personality disorders are very adept at ...

BPD causes symptoms like emotional and relationship instability as well as higher anxiety levels. Insurance coverage for treatment may vary, requiring you to check your specific plan. Borderline ...

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-5, identifies 10 unique personality disorders, each belonging to one of three groups known as "clusters." Cluster A contains paranoid, ...