Personality refers to the enduring
characteristics and behavior that
comprise a person's unique adjustment
to life.
It differs from person to person
Chapter - 4: Personality disorders
Characteristics and Behavior
Major traits
Interests
Drives
Values
Self-concept
Abilities
Emotional patterns
Personality disorders cont…
 Personality
disorder is a mental
health condition
where people have
a lifelong pattern of
seeing themselves
and reacting to
others in ways that
cause problems
Personality disorders cont…
The
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th
edition(DSM-5)
categorizes the 10 personality disorders into three clusters:
Cluster A (Odd, Eccentric):
1).Paranoid, 2).Schizoid, 3).Schizotypal
Cluster B: (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic)
4).Antisocial, 5).Borderline, 6).Histrionic, 7).Narcissistic
Cluster C: (Anxious, Fearful)
8).Avoidant, 9).Dependent,10).Obsessive-compulsive
Classification
 Personality disorders affect 9.1% of people.
 And according to the DSM-5, cluster B personality
disorders are the rarest of the three, with a prevalence of
1.5%.
 Learning the similarities and differences between the
cluster B conditions can help us destigmatize these often
misunderstood mental health conditions and better
understand those who live with them.
Epidemiology
1).Paranoid Personality Disorder: Distrust and
suspicion of others
• People with this personality disorder are unreasonably
distrustful of other people’s actions and potential
motives.
• They often interpret the intentions of others as
malevolent and are unwilling to engage with them
Cluster A Disorders
2).Schizoid Personality Disorder: Detachment from
social relationships, limited emotional expression
 People with SPD show a lack of interest in developing
interpersonal relationships, struggle to express their
emotions and detach themselves from wider society.
 They often prefer solitary activities and have little
interest in sexual encounters with others
3).Schizotypal Personality Disorder: Discomfort in close
relationships, eccentric behaviour and thinking
 STPD is typically characterized by eccentric behavior, odd beliefs
and an all-round peculiar approach to life.
 Sufferers often do not grasp how people form relationships and
how their behavior impacts other people.
 They struggle with social cues, misinterpret other people’s
motives and as a result, often avoid fraternizing with people
outside of their immediate family.
 They may also have odd, disorganized speech or thinking patterns
4).Antisocial Personality Disorder: Disregard for
others' rights, deceitfulness, impulsivity
 People with this disorder may disregard the
safety of others, manipulate others, and
disregard the law. They may also take little to
no responsibility for their actions.
Cluster B Disorders
5).Borderline Personality Disorder: Instability in
relationships, self-image, and emotions
 People with this disorder may have a
weak sense of self-worth, unstable
relationships, and frequent mood
swings.
 They may also have a fear of loneliness,
make suicidal threats, and engage in
risky behaviors like gambling or unsafe
sex
6).Histrionic Personality Disorder: Excessive
emotionality, attention-seeking behaviour
People with this disorder may be overly
concerned with their appearance, crave
attention, and have difficulty managing
frustration.
They may also have exaggerated
mannerisms and throw temper
tantrums
7).Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Grandiosity, need for
admiration, lack of empathy
• People with this disorder may believe they are superior to
others, demand excessive attention, and have an inability
to empathize.
• They may also exaggerate their achievements and
fantasize about being powerful and successful.
8).Avoidant Personality Disorder: Social inhibition,
feelings of inadequacy, sensitivity to criticism
• People with this condition are sensitive to criticism
and have a fear of rejection, which can lead to
avoiding social interactions.
Cluster C Disorders
9).Dependent Personality Disorder: Excessive need
to be taken care of, submissive behavior
 People with this condition have a constant need for
care from others, and may cling to a few close
people.
 They may also have a fear of separation and be
unable to make decisions
10).Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder:
Preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and
control
 People with this condition have an extreme need for
order, perfection, and control.
 They may have a fixation on details and may be
preoccupied with checking and arranging things
• Biological factors: genetics, brain structure, and
chemistry
• Environmental factors: childhood experiences,
trauma, and upbringing
• Combination of factors leading to the development
of personality disorders
Causes and Risk Factors of personality Disorders
• Common symptoms across different personality
disorders
• Personality disorders are diagnosed (DSM-5
criteria, psychological evaluation)
• Importance of professional diagnosis
Symptoms and Diagnosis
• Psychotherapy: Cognitive- behavioural
therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy
(DBT), etc.
• Medications: Mood stabilizers,
antidepressants, antipsychotics
• Support Systems: Role of family, support
groups, and self-care strategies
Treatment Options
• Difficulty in engagement and adherence to
treatment
• Stigma and misconceptions about personality
disorders
• Importance of a personalized treatment plan
Challenges in Treatment

ch-4 personality disorders .........pptx

  • 1.
    Personality refers tothe enduring characteristics and behavior that comprise a person's unique adjustment to life. It differs from person to person Chapter - 4: Personality disorders
  • 2.
    Characteristics and Behavior Majortraits Interests Drives Values Self-concept Abilities Emotional patterns Personality disorders cont…
  • 3.
     Personality disorder isa mental health condition where people have a lifelong pattern of seeing themselves and reacting to others in ways that cause problems Personality disorders cont…
  • 4.
    The Diagnostic and StatisticalManual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition(DSM-5) categorizes the 10 personality disorders into three clusters: Cluster A (Odd, Eccentric): 1).Paranoid, 2).Schizoid, 3).Schizotypal Cluster B: (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic) 4).Antisocial, 5).Borderline, 6).Histrionic, 7).Narcissistic Cluster C: (Anxious, Fearful) 8).Avoidant, 9).Dependent,10).Obsessive-compulsive Classification
  • 5.
     Personality disordersaffect 9.1% of people.  And according to the DSM-5, cluster B personality disorders are the rarest of the three, with a prevalence of 1.5%.  Learning the similarities and differences between the cluster B conditions can help us destigmatize these often misunderstood mental health conditions and better understand those who live with them. Epidemiology
  • 6.
    1).Paranoid Personality Disorder:Distrust and suspicion of others • People with this personality disorder are unreasonably distrustful of other people’s actions and potential motives. • They often interpret the intentions of others as malevolent and are unwilling to engage with them Cluster A Disorders
  • 7.
    2).Schizoid Personality Disorder:Detachment from social relationships, limited emotional expression  People with SPD show a lack of interest in developing interpersonal relationships, struggle to express their emotions and detach themselves from wider society.  They often prefer solitary activities and have little interest in sexual encounters with others
  • 8.
    3).Schizotypal Personality Disorder:Discomfort in close relationships, eccentric behaviour and thinking  STPD is typically characterized by eccentric behavior, odd beliefs and an all-round peculiar approach to life.  Sufferers often do not grasp how people form relationships and how their behavior impacts other people.  They struggle with social cues, misinterpret other people’s motives and as a result, often avoid fraternizing with people outside of their immediate family.  They may also have odd, disorganized speech or thinking patterns
  • 9.
    4).Antisocial Personality Disorder:Disregard for others' rights, deceitfulness, impulsivity  People with this disorder may disregard the safety of others, manipulate others, and disregard the law. They may also take little to no responsibility for their actions. Cluster B Disorders
  • 10.
    5).Borderline Personality Disorder:Instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions  People with this disorder may have a weak sense of self-worth, unstable relationships, and frequent mood swings.  They may also have a fear of loneliness, make suicidal threats, and engage in risky behaviors like gambling or unsafe sex
  • 11.
    6).Histrionic Personality Disorder:Excessive emotionality, attention-seeking behaviour People with this disorder may be overly concerned with their appearance, crave attention, and have difficulty managing frustration. They may also have exaggerated mannerisms and throw temper tantrums
  • 12.
    7).Narcissistic Personality Disorder:Grandiosity, need for admiration, lack of empathy • People with this disorder may believe they are superior to others, demand excessive attention, and have an inability to empathize. • They may also exaggerate their achievements and fantasize about being powerful and successful.
  • 13.
    8).Avoidant Personality Disorder:Social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, sensitivity to criticism • People with this condition are sensitive to criticism and have a fear of rejection, which can lead to avoiding social interactions. Cluster C Disorders
  • 14.
    9).Dependent Personality Disorder:Excessive need to be taken care of, submissive behavior  People with this condition have a constant need for care from others, and may cling to a few close people.  They may also have a fear of separation and be unable to make decisions
  • 15.
    10).Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder: Preoccupationwith orderliness, perfectionism, and control  People with this condition have an extreme need for order, perfection, and control.  They may have a fixation on details and may be preoccupied with checking and arranging things
  • 16.
    • Biological factors:genetics, brain structure, and chemistry • Environmental factors: childhood experiences, trauma, and upbringing • Combination of factors leading to the development of personality disorders Causes and Risk Factors of personality Disorders
  • 17.
    • Common symptomsacross different personality disorders • Personality disorders are diagnosed (DSM-5 criteria, psychological evaluation) • Importance of professional diagnosis Symptoms and Diagnosis
  • 18.
    • Psychotherapy: Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), etc. • Medications: Mood stabilizers, antidepressants, antipsychotics • Support Systems: Role of family, support groups, and self-care strategies Treatment Options
  • 20.
    • Difficulty inengagement and adherence to treatment • Stigma and misconceptions about personality disorders • Importance of a personalized treatment plan Challenges in Treatment

Editor's Notes

  • #1 Enduring –long lasting, durable
  • #2 A trait is a particular characteristic, quality, or tendency that someone or something
  • #3 A narcissist is someone who has an excessive focus on themselves and their needs, often at the expense of others
  • #6 wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious. His failures made him malevolent toward those who were successful.
  • #7  person who lives alone or in solitude, or avoids the society of others
  • #8 If  you say that someone is eccentric, you mean that they behave in a strange way, and have habits or opinions that are different from those of most people. He is an eccentric character who likes wearing a beret and dark glasses. Synonyms: odd, strange, bizarre, weird More Synonyms of eccentric. Odd behaviour
  • #9 deceitful include: dishonest, mendacious, and untruthful. the tendency or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery
  • #11 Temper tantrums range from whining and crying to screaming, kicking, hitting, and breath-holding spells. They're equally common in boys and girls and usually happen between the ages of 1 to 3. Some kids may have tantrums often, and others have them rarely. Tantrums are a normal part of child development.
  • #14 to stay close to someone, especially because you need them emotionally After her mother's death, Sara clung to her aunt more than ever.