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[How to recognize personality disorders in general medicine]
1Service de Psychiatrie Adulte, Hôpital Laënnec, Paris.
Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|January 29, 1999
Summary
Personality disorders arise from enduring psychological traits causing significant distress to individuals and their social circles. These conditions, including histrionic and borderline types, often worsen depression and can be managed with cognitive and behavioral therapies.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
Context:
- Personality disorders are defined by enduring psychological traits that cause suffering.
- These disorders are frequently linked to and exacerbate depression.
Purpose:
- To define personality disorders and their impact.
- To highlight common and overlooked personality disorder types.
- To introduce effective therapeutic approaches.
Summary:
- Key personality disorder types include histrionic, paranoid, obsessional, psychopathic, dependent, and borderline.
- Suffering for the individual or their social network is a defining characteristic.
- Cognitive and behavioral therapies are recognized as beneficial treatments.
Impact:
- Increased awareness of diverse personality disorder presentations.
- Recognition of the comorbidity with depression.
- Promotion of evidence-based therapeutic interventions in mental healthcare.