Diagnosis & Symptoms
Which disorder makes people very afraid of being left alone?
Borderline
Are personality disorders caused by genes, environment, or both?
Both
People with personality disorders can have trouble with what?
Relationships, or any plausible example
The main form of treatment for personality disorders focuses on ___ skills and coping strategies.
Therapy
True or False: Most people with personality disorders are violent.
False
Which disorder makes people very dramatic and want lots of attention?
Histrionic
What type of childhood experience increases the risk of personality disorders?
Trauma
What mental health problem is common with personality disorders?
Depression
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was designed specifically for which disorder?
Borderline Personality Disorder
Finish the common myth: personality disorders mean a person is “___”?
Bad, Weird, Evil, etc
Which disorder makes people not care about others’ feelings?
Antisocial
True or False: Only parenting style affects whether someone develops a personality disorder.
False
People with Cluster B disorders are more likely to struggle with ___ use.
Substance
Are personality disorders considered curable or manageable long-term?
Manageable long-term
People with personality disorders can lead ___ lives if they receive help.
Successful, Happy
Which disorder makes people very shy and afraid of rejection?
Avoidant
What kind of biological factor can influence personality disorders?
Brain chemistry or brain structure
Untreated personality disorders can increase the risk of self-harm and ___.
Suicide
Combining therapy with what type of support improves long-term outcomes?
Social and family support
This one-word term describes the false belief that personality disorders cannot improve with treatment.
Untreatable