An international team led by the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim has presented the largest genome-wide ...

The exact cause of personality disorders is unclear. However, genetics, neurological differences, and environmental factors may contribute to the development of these complex mental health conditions.

Source: Flickr, "Straight Jacket" by PhotoAteller, CC by 2.0 In my post Public Faces Vs. Private Thoughts: the Actor's Paradox, I wrote that patients with personality disorders are very adept at ...

A groundbreaking study has uncovered eleven genetic markers linked to borderline personality disorder, analyzing data from ...

Summary: Researchers identified 11 independent genomic risk regions (loci) and 9 specific candidate genes linked to BPD ...

Schizoid PD is characterized by emotional detachment and social disinterest, while schizotypal PD involves eccentric behavior, odd beliefs, and transient psychotic-like symptoms. Schizoid personality ...

I have been treating clients for borderline personality disorder for more than 45 years. When I first started studying the topic, most theorists emphasized the role early abandonment trauma played in ...

Schizotypal personality disorder and schizophrenia have numerous similarities. However, both have differences in their symptoms and diagnostic criteria. Schizotypal personality disorder (STPD) and ...