Full Description
Having a personality disorder is different from simply having personality quirks. Quirks or eccentricities are considered normal; however, when certain dominant personality traits interfere with healthy psychological functioning, a personality disorder might be the cause.
This volume provides readers with all the information they need to know about personality disorders, including how to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage the varying signs and symptoms of the 10 personality disorders currently recognized.
The latest installment in the Inside Diseases and Disorders series, this book offers a complete overview of the history, diagnosis, and treatment of personality disorders. Using recent scholarship and case studies, it also explores the impact these disorders can have on patients and their families.
Contents
Series Foreword
Introduction
Essential Questions
1. Introduction
2. The History of Personality Disorders
3. Causes and Risk Factors
4. Signs and Symptoms
5. Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management
6. Long-Term Prognosis and Potential Complications
7. Effects on Family and Friends
8. Prevention
9. Issues and Controversies
10. Current Research and Future Directions Scenarios.
Glossary
Directory of Resources
Index
