Diagnosis and Symptoms
This personality disorder is known for extreme mood swings, fear of abandonment, and unstable relationships.
What is borderline personality disorder?
This type of factor includes childhood trauma or abuse and increases the risk of developing personality disorders.
What are environmental factors?
People with personality disorders are at higher risk of developing this mental health issue involving persistent sadness.
What is depression?
This type of therapy, often used for personality disorders, focuses on changing negative thinking patterns.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
People with personality disorders are usually violent or dangerous. (Myth or fact)
What is myth?
People with this disorder often have an exaggerated sense of self-importance and a strong need for admiration.
What is narcissistic personality disorder?
Having a close family member with a personality disorder increases risk due to this influence.
What is genetics (or hereditary factors)?
This harmful coping behavior, like misuse of drugs or alcohol, is more common in individuals with personality disorders.
What is substance abuse?
This specific therapy is commonly used to treat borderline personality disorder and focuses on emotional regulation.
What is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?
Personality disorders can improve with therapy and support. (Myth or fact)
Fact
This disorder involves avoiding social situations due to intense fear of criticism or rejection.
What is avoidant personality disorder?
This early-life issue, such as neglect or inconsistent caregiving, can impact emotional development and contribute to personality disorders.
What are attachment problems?
This serious outcome involves thoughts about harming oneself and is more likely in some personality disorders.
What is suicidal ideation?
Although personality disorders are long-term, many people improve with consistent treatment and this factor.
What is ongoing support (or commitment to treatment)?
People with personality disorders can just “snap out of it” if they try hard enough.
What is myth?