I described personality disorders here. In this post, I will discuss their origins. From the psychoanalytic-attachment perspective, personality disorders are not so much created as they are a ...

Hyperthymia is an overlooked mood temperament marked by high energy, optimism, and self-confidence. Hyperthymic temperament ...

Many associate personality disorders with negative traits, but clinical psychologist Sinqobile Elevia Aderinoye reveals the ...

Therapists explain how narcissistic traits can affect relationships, workplaces, families, and emotional wellbeing, and how ...

Where mood disorders can cause temporary or fluctuating changes in mood, personality disorders cause symptoms that remain consistent over time and across a range of situations. For example, bipolar ...

Therapists say intense fear of rejection may signal avoidant personality disorder. Learn what AVPD is, how it differs from ...

A major new RCT of Structured Psychological Support finds brief therapy offers no meaningful benefit over usual care for ...

Here’s how to tell if what you’re feeling is a sign of a deeper mental health issue.

Clear communication, authenticity, and professional guidance are some ways to strengthen your relationship with someone who has avoidant personality disorder. Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) is a ...