The epidemiology and clinical features of personality disorders in later life; a study of secondary care data
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5837
Abstract: Personality disorders (PDs) are often conceptualised as impacting individuals throughout their life. However, there has been limited study of the disorders in those over the age of 65. We have used the psychiatric secondary care… read more here.
Keywords: secondary care; personality disorders; life; care ... See more keywords
Societal costs of personality disorders: A cross-sectional multicenter study of treatment-seeking patients in mental health services in Norway.
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DOI: 10.1002/jclp.23504
Abstract: OBJECTIVE There is a relatively small body of research on the cost-of-illness of personality disorders (PDs). Most studies only include borderline PD. The aim of this study was to investigate mean societal costs, including its… read more here.
Keywords: health; societal costs; personality disorders; treatment seeking ... See more keywords
Does personality functioning relate to attitude toward minorities?
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DOI: 10.1002/pmh.1569
Abstract: The relationship between negative attitudes and psychopathology is not yet clear. The current shift to a dimensional approach to mental disorders, as reflected in both the DSM-5 and ICD-11 models of personality disorders, seems to… read more here.
Keywords: personality disorders; toward minorities; personality functioning; personality ... See more keywords
A compromise solution between overlapping and overlooking DSM personality disorders in Chinese psychiatric practice
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DOI: 10.1007/s00127-017-1444-3
Abstract: ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the overlaps between the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5 (DSM-5) Personality Disorders (PDs) in a high-risk clinical population and to explore a transitional model for implementing DSM-5 PDs.MethodA sample population of… read more here.
Keywords: personality disorders; chinese psychiatric; psychiatric practice; dsm personality ... See more keywords
From the Editors Desk: the Quandary of Difficult Patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-020-05816-z
Abstract: U p to 15% of patients in primary care are perceived by their provider as “difficult.” 2 Dr. Groves’ sentinel 1978 article on the “hateful” patient was initially controversial because it brought to light this… read more here.
Keywords: personality disorders; primary care; personality disorder; disorder ... See more keywords
Current Knowledge on Gene-Environment Interactions in Personality Disorders: an Update
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DOI: 10.1007/s11920-018-0934-7
Abstract: Purpose of ReviewWe review the existing literature on gene-environment interactions (G×E) and epigenetic changes primarily in borderline personality disorder (BPD) but also in antisocial, schizotypal, and avoidant personality disorders.Recent FindingsResearch supports that susceptibility genes to… read more here.
Keywords: environment interactions; personality; gene environment; personality disorders ... See more keywords
Personality Disorders in Older Adults: a Review of Epidemiology, Assessment, and Treatment
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DOI: 10.1007/s11920-020-1133-x
Abstract: Purpose of Review The aim of the paper is reviewing recent literature on the epidemiology, assessment, and treatment of personality disorders (PDs) among older adults (≥ 60 years). Recent Findings Since 2015, 12 primary empirical studies have… read more here.
Keywords: personality disorders; epidemiology assessment; treatment; epidemiology ... See more keywords
Three Dimensional Approaches to Personality Disorders: a Review on Personality Functioning, Personality Structure, and Personality Organization
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DOI: 10.1007/s11920-021-01250-y
Abstract: Purpose of Review The concept of personality functioning (Alternative DSM-5 Model of Personality Disorders) has led to increased interest in dimensional personality disorder diagnosis. While differing markedly from the current categorical classification, it is closely… read more here.
Keywords: three dimensional; personality disorders; personality functioning; personality ... See more keywords
Personality disorders are associated with more severe forms of migraine
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DOI: 10.1007/s13760-018-1050-5
Abstract: To investigate the clinical manifestation, disease course, and prognosis of migraine patients with or without personality disorders. This cross-sectional study evaluated 61 patients with migraine diagnosed according to the criteria of the International Headache Society… read more here.
Keywords: migraine; personality disorders; disorders associated; personality ... See more keywords
Fluid intelligence, traits of personality and personality disorders in a cohort of adult KS patients with the classic 47, XXY karyotype
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DOI: 10.1007/s40618-017-0674-2
Abstract: PurposeKlinefelter’s syndrome (KS) is associated with specific neurobehavioral features and personality traits. The aim of our study was to investigate fluid intelligence, personality traits and personality disorders (PD) and possible correlations with testosterone in a… read more here.
Keywords: fluid intelligence; adult patients; personality; personality disorders ... See more keywords
Stability and change in personality and personality disorders.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2017.08.034
Abstract: In this paper, we review recent findings related to stability and change in personality and personality disorder. Estimates of stability vary depending on a number of methodological and substantive factors. These factors include the type… read more here.
Keywords: personality disorders; personality personality; stability change; personality ... See more keywords