Personality disorders affect an estimated 9% of Americans. Only a mental-health professional can diagnose a personality disorder, typically in adulthood. Insider compared the behaviors, traits, and ...

While borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder share common symptoms like reckless behavior, there are a few key ...

People with antisocial personality disorder may violate rules, act with aggression, and show little remorse about their ...

Diagnosing personality disorders in children is controversial due to natural developmental shifts in mood and behavior. When maladaptive traits remain pervasive and persistent, however, a personality ...

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...

Jocelyn Solis-Moreira is a New York-based science journalist whose work has appeared in Health, Live Science, and Discover Magazine, among other publications. She holds a master's degree in psychology ...

While NPD and HPD do share some characteristics, the full extent of symptoms are very different. Treatment for both often includes professional support and medications. Our personalities define a ...

BPD is marked by extreme highs and lows in self-image, feelings and actions. Here's what the symptoms look like and what treatment options are available. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness ...

Schizoid personality disorder involves being detached and having little desire for close relationships. People with schizoid ...

Netherlands: A new study has shown that eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy led to significant ...