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Perfectionism often manifests in borderline personality disorder due, in part, to the tendency to anxiously search for ...

Unlike physical health conditions that may require a blood test or imaging scan, personality disorders don't have one ...

A person with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) may experience an excessive concern for prestige and power, as well as a lack of empathy for others. A personality disorder affects how a ...

Autism tests for adults are available online, but only a healthcare provider can officially screen for autism. Learn more about the symptoms and the diagnostic process.

A new scientific review published in Neuropharmacology explores how the environment interacts with brain biology in shaping personality disorders. By examining molecular, neurochemical, and metabolic ...

Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a condition that is characterized by acting overly dramatic. People with HPD may have shifting, shallow emotions and use their appearance to get attention.

“The new Taylor Swift album, The Tortured Poets Department, really hit me hard,” I told my therapist exactly one year ago. I ...

A new psychological therapy designed by a team of UCL-led researchers has been found to reduce rates of violence and aggression among male offenders with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD).