What it is Histrionic Personality Disorder involves a pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking beginning in early adulthood. People with HPD often feel driven to be the center of attention and may use lively, dramatic, or flirtatious behavior to…
What it is Obsessive–Compulsive Personality Disorder is a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control at the expense of flexibility and efficiency. Unlike OCD, OCPD focuses on personality traits (rules, lists, perfectionism) rather than intrusive obsessions and compulsions.…
What it is Antisocial Personality Disorder is a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others beginning in childhood or early adolescence and continuing into adulthood. It often follows a history of Conduct Disorder before age…
What it is Dependent Personality Disorder features a pervasive need to be taken care of, leading to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation. People with DPD often struggle to make everyday decisions without reassurance and may stay in…
What it is Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a long-standing pattern of: Grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior) Need for admiration Lack of empathy Underneath, many people with NPD have fragile self-esteem and are highly sensitive to shame, criticism, or perceived status…
What it is Avoidant Personality Disorder involves pervasive social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to criticism or rejection, beginning by early adulthood and present across contexts. People with AvPD deeply want connection but avoid social/work situations due to fear…
What it is Borderline Personality Disorder is a pattern of intense emotions, unstable self-image, and difficulties in relationships and impulse control. People with BPD often feel emotions more quickly and strongly and may struggle to return to baseline. BPD is…
What it is Selective Mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder where a child can speak comfortably in some settings (usually at home) but consistently doesn’t speak in others (school, public) despite the ability to do so. It typically starts before…
What it is Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is intense, developmentally inappropriate fear or distress about being away from home or key attachment figures. It’s most common in children but can affect teens and adults. The anxiety is persistent (typically 4+…
What it is Conduct Disorder involves a repetitive pattern of violating rights of others or major societal rules (aggression, property destruction, deceit/theft, serious rule violations). It’s diagnosed when behaviors cause significant impairment. Early, comprehensive, and compassionate intervention is critical. Subtypes…
