Condition Lookup
Category:
Personality Disorders
Number of Conditions: 2
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Specialty: Mental Health and Psychology
Category: Personality Disorders
Symptoms:
grandiosity; lack of empathy; need for excessive admiration; sense of entitlement; exploitation of others
Root Cause:
Dysfunctional self-esteem regulation and maladaptive coping mechanisms; potentially influenced by genetics, upbringing, and environmental factors.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Comprehensive psychological assessment using DSM-5 criteria and structured interviews.
Treatment:
Long-term psychotherapy (e.g., psychodynamic therapy or cognitive-behavioral therapy).
Medications:
Medications are not specifically for the personality disorder but may address co-occurring conditions, such as SSRIs for depression or mood stabilizers for impulsivity.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Affects approximately 1%–6% of the general population.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Childhood adversity, over-praising or excessive criticism during childhood, and genetic predisposition.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Difficult to treat due to limited insight and resistance to therapy, but gradual improvement is possible with consistent treatment.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Difficulty maintaining relationships, work challenges, and comorbid mental health issues like depression or substance abuse.
Personality Disorders
Specialty: Mental Health and Psychology
Category: Personality Disorders
Symptoms:
inflexible and maladaptive patterns of thinking; difficulty in relationships; emotional dysregulation; impulsivity; poor self-image
Root Cause:
Combination of genetic, neurobiological, and environmental factors influencing personality development.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Comprehensive psychological assessment using DSM-5 criteria and structured interviews.
Treatment:
Long-term psychotherapy, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) or schema therapy, and sometimes medications for symptom management.
Medications:
SSRIs or mood stabilizers may help with co-occurring depression, anxiety, or mood swings. Antipsychotics (e.g., risperidone ) may be used for severe emotional dysregulation.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Affects approximately 10%-15% of the general population.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Childhood abuse or neglect, unstable family environment, and genetic predisposition.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Improvement is possible with consistent therapy, though some symptoms may persist over time.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Interpersonal conflicts, self-harm, suicidal behavior, and difficulty maintaining employment or relationships.