Psychology › Section O · Psychological disorders › Topic O.11
Personality disorders
Everyone has a characteristic way of thinking, feeling and relating to others; in personality disorders that pattern is rigid and pervasive enough to cause lasting difficulty, and these diagnoses carry some of the heaviest stigma in mental health. This topic is for education only, not for diagnosing yourself or anyone else; if you are concerned, see a qualified professional, and in a US crisis call or text 988.
In this topic
- What makes a personality disorder
- Clusters A and B
- Cluster C and how common they are
- From categories to dimensions
- Borderline personality disorder
- Worked example: the biosocial model of BPD
- Outlook and stigma in BPD
- Antisocial personality disorder
- Worked example: OCD or obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?
- Causes of personality disorders
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Key takeaways
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