Personality Disorders

Limited emotional bonding between babies and caregivers can lead to behavioral problems and affect relationships throughout the child's life.

Aug 7, 2010 - Joy Richardson

Social maladjustment in children needs parental interventions in addition to professional help to diminish disruption in school or at home.

Jul 21, 2010 - Karin Metcalf

Personality disorders come in many forms, each affecting a person differently. They may be mild or severe, and may disrupt lives considerably.

Jul 5, 2010 - Martine Daniel

Avoidant personality disorder can have major impact on relationships. Supporting people with the disorder can help lead to healthier lives.

Jul 5, 2010 - Jennifer Terry

Borderline personality disorder can be confusing and frustrating. There are ways to deal with this disorder and help understand the reasons for behaviors.

Jun 29, 2010 - Jill Reichhoff

People with personality disorders need a general practitioner who understands their unique needs. Choosing a doctor who takes time to listen is important.

Jun 19, 2010 - Jennifer Terry

Frustrated with "the silent treatment"? Understand why this is one of the abusive relationship signs, and how to cope when you have no choice but to endure.

Jun 12, 2010 - Brie Lindeboom

Exploring the main characteristics and different factors associated with the childhood behavioural condition known as conduct disorder.

Apr 10, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Stalking is a serious matter. These individuals can exhibit violent tendencies so it's important to acknowledge the problem and notify the police.

Apr 7, 2010 - Scott Hayden

What are the causes and signs of Histrionic Personality Disorder? How is this mental illness diagnosed and treated? And what's the prognosis for HPD?

Apr 7, 2010 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

What are anxious and fearful forms of personality disorders and how do these conditions impact upon the lives of those affected?

Mar 18, 2010 - Kate Le Page

What are personality disorders and what are the associated symptoms?

Feb 21, 2010 - Kate Le Page

It is difficult to communicate with someone who is angry. Perhaps this is why so many subconsciously rely on anger as a way to protect and avoid the real issues.

Jan 10, 2010 - Linda Mundorff

They are everywhere and perhaps this person is a member of your own family. Those who feel tempted to duck and avoid their one way conversations shouldn't do it.

Dec 31, 2009 - Scott Hayden

Using a nice guy or nice girl approach, con artists can immediately charm and swindle their victims with ease. Behind this affable mask lies a calculating fraudster.

Nov 29, 2009 - Scott Hayden

This article examines the clinical presentation of the Cluster B personality disorders focusing on Histrionic Personality Disorder.

Nov 14, 2009 - Christine Beswick

Pathological lying is a criterion for other psychiatric disorders, not one in itself. How does a person recognize and deal with pathological liars?

Jul 16, 2009 - Jill Stefko

This Cluster B Personality Disorder was removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition. Should it be reinstated?

Jun 11, 2009 - Jill Stefko

Masochists, who are often also narcissists, utilize passive-aggressive behavior towards others to undermine the possibility of achievement and remain in a losing pattern.

Jun 8, 2009 - Catherine Owen

Sufferers of 1 of the 11 types of personality disorders in DSM-IV can experience unhappiness or feel judged. Answering "What is a personality disorder?" can help.

Mar 9, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

If you are passive-aggressive or know someone who is, there are things you can do to help heal yourself and your relationships with friends, family and coworkers.

Dec 2, 2008 - Deborah Ward

Passive-aggressive people express their anger and resentment toward others in passive ways because they feel that they cannot show their feelings overtly.

Nov 21, 2008 - Deborah Ward

Passive-aggressive behaviour is characterized by a pattern of negative attitudes and passive resistance resulting from repressed anger.

Nov 14, 2008 - Deborah Ward

Psychopaths (also known as sociopaths) present significant emotional (or even physical) danger, but there are a number of ways that you can protect yourself.

Aug 9, 2008 - Jennifer Copley

While many criminals are psychopaths, the majority are not. Psychopaths (also known as sociopaths) differ from other criminals on a number of key traits.

Aug 9, 2008 - Jennifer Copley