Personality Disorders

The DSM-5 promises to be a major reformulation of psychopathology, and no section is likely to change diagnostic practice more than that of personality pathology. Unlike the DSM-IV, the DSM-5 personality disorders will be conceptualized as involving core...

Sexual offenders are surrounded by mythology, fascination, and revulsion. Sex offenders present difficult and complicated issues interpersonally, as well as in treatment and management. Most people do not understand why and how someone who sexually...

Understanding the true nature of mental illness is essential for interpreting disparate research results, establishing accurate diagnostic profiles, setting robust research agendas, and optimizing therapeutic interventions. Psychopathology currently...

Acclaimed for its wisdom and no-nonsense style, this authoritative guide has now been revised and expanded with 50% new content reflecting a decade of advances in the field. Distinguished psychiatrist Joel Paris distills current knowledge about...

What is emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD), also known as BPD, and how can people with EUPD learn how to manage their emotions more skillfully and effectively? Managing Intense Emotions and Overcoming Self-Destructive Habits is a self-help...

The DSM-5 Alternative Model for Personality Disorders reviews and advances this innovative and increasingly popular scheme for diagnosing and evaluating personality disorders. The authors identify the multiple clinical, theoretical, and research...

Originally published in 1978, this book provides a comprehensive view of both research and treatment of antisocial disorders and behaviours. The contributors examine the antisocial personality syndrome scientifically, focusing on clinical and social...

Presents essential facts on how to identify, diagnose, treat, and manage the symptoms of the 10 officially recognized personality disorders.

Navigate the challenges of BPD in teens with Dr. Blaise Aguirre's classic guide, now updated with the latest research and guidance for parents.Borderline Personality Disorder is a startlingly common condition, affecting as many as 3% of people under the...

A brief, practical guide to the most current research on and treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD). Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is associated with severe emotion dysregulation, widespread impulsivity, and highly unstable...

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