Different Personality Disorders and the Harm They Can Cause The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM-5 TR) outlines 10 types of personality disorders.

“Personality disorder” and “mood disorder” are umbrella terms that refer to two different types of mental health condition.

In fact, there are distinct types of narcissists, each with their own unique ways of seeking validation, maintaining their fragile self-esteem, and interacting with the world. "It's a common ...

The cause of antisocial personality disorder is currently unknown. It may stem from genetics and environmental factors, such as traumatic life experiences.

A team of medical researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has identified some of the genes and proteins associated with alcohol use disorders. In their project ...

An exploration of six common “challenging” personality attributes and communication styles that are sometimes seen at mediation—and how to address them, should they arise.

There are two primary types of narcism, grandiose and vulnerable. Individuals with narcissistic personality disorder may have one type or both.

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a condition that causes an inflated sense of self-importance, a lack of empathy, and a need for attention.

Borderline and histrionic personality disorders do share some themes, but they also have important differences. Let's look deeper.