Personality Disorders

Personality Disorders are signified by behaviors and inner experiences that deviate from the culturally acceptable norms.

Here you will find information relating to:

Paranoid Personality
Schiziod Personality
Schizotypical Personality
Histrionic Personality
Avoidant Personality
Dependent Personality
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
Passive-Aggressive (Negativistic) Personality
Depressive Personality
Other Personality Disturbances, including Paraphilias

We offer general information as well as advice for parents and teachers working with children; interacting with coworkers, friends and family; and finding help and support.

Information on Antisocial, Borderline and Narcissistic Personality Disorders can be found in their respective categories.

Questions and comments are always welcome.

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Latest articles in Personality Disorders

New Study Looks Into Psychopaths' Minds

A report by U.S researchers suggests that a psychopath's brain differs in structure and function, causing their lack of empathy, anxiety and emotion.

Dec 1, 2011 – Paul Campobasso

Personality Traits of a Type 9 Personality

Individuals with a type 9 personailty are known to be natural peacemakers or moderators and can be helpful in settling disputes or arguments.

Mar 23, 2011 – Adam Fonseca

The Negative Impact and Consequences of Animal Hoarding

Animal hoarding is a serious problem that severely impacts the animals subjected to such conditions, the hoarder's family and the entire community.

Mar 17, 2011 – Malysa Stratton Louk

Hoarding; One Aspect of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

Hoarding is not a disorder in itself, but is just one aspect of a larger issue. True hoarding is about control and is present alongside other symptoms.

Feb 6, 2011 – Malysa Stratton Louk

Animal Hoarders Abandon Pets in Foreclosed Home; 31 Found Dead

A Granite Falls home turns into a house-of-horrors after mother and son leave their unfed animals in a foreclosed home. Three cats were saved by Safe Haven.

Jan 24, 2011 – Malysa Stratton Louk

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