Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a mental health condition that may occur in people who have had traumatic childhood experiences. However, the exact cause of ASPD is currently unknown.

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 ...

An experimental study conducted in Italy found that individuals with pronounced borderline personality traits tended to show ...

Dissociation is a common symptom in borderline personality disorder and is associated with an increased risk of suicidality ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is defined by instability in relationships, emotion, and sense of self (APA, 2013). Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is often recommended to those who suffer ...

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 ...

Studies show that those with personality disorders have distinct speech patterns that'll bring you down, according to ...

Narcissism has become a catchall label for a range of frustrating behaviors. Here are some misconceptions about what it means ...

Histrionic and borderline personality disorders often feature overlapping symptom themes. As personality disorders belonging to the same group classification, they can both involve intense, emotional, ...

A new study following hundreds of youth over more than a half-dozen years suggests that targeting adolescents who exhibit high levels of impulsivity in early adolescence could halt a cascading chain ...

The exact cause of personality disorders is unclear. However, genetics, neurological differences, and environmental factors may contribute to the development of these complex mental health conditions.

Is it possible to spot personality dysfunction from someone's everyday word use? My colleagues and I have conducted research that suggests you can, and often sooner than you might expect. Caricature ...