Personality Disorders - Understanding the Complexities

Mind Matters: Exploring Human Psychology · Mar 21, 2025 · 4m

This episode explores Personality Disorders, complex mental health conditions that shape how individuals think, feel, and behave.

Definition: Long-term, rigid patterns of behavior that cause distress and disrupt relationships.

Three Clusters:

Cluster A (Odd & Eccentric): Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal.

Cluster B (Dramatic & Emotional): Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic.

Cluster C (Anxious & Fearful): Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCPD).

Causes: Genetics, childhood trauma, brain structure, and environmental factors.

Challenges in Diagnosis: Overlapping symptoms…