Some online quizzes would have you believe the idea that certain people have a specific “personality type”. But is an “addictive personality” a real thing?

Some online quizzes would have you believe the idea that certain people have a specific “personality type”. But is an “addictive personality” a real thing?

What exactly are Personality Disorders? How can they be diagnosed? Can we prevent some of them? In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank gives us the down low on things like Ego-Dystonic and Ego-Syntonic Disorders,...

You might have a roommate who rolls their eyes a lot and leaves sassy sticky notes all over the place, but no matter how frustrating it is, it’s probably not a personality disorder.

Howcast - Learn what a personality disorder is from psychiatrist Ankur Saraiya in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn what obsessive compulsive disorder is from psychiatrist Ankur Saraiya in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn about personality disorder testing from psychiatrist Ankur Saraiya in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn about histrionic personality disorder from psychiatrist Ankur Saraiya in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn about narcissistic personality disorder from psychiatrist Ankur Saraiya in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn about paranoid personality disorder from psychiatrist Ankur Saraiya in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn about avoidant personality disorder from psychiatrist Ankur Saraiya in this Howcast video.

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Could ketamine be more than just an antidepressant? New research suggests this drug may also boost empathy and social connection. Dive into a groundbreaking study exploring ketamine's potential to transform mental health treatment for...

This video explores the top 5 unexpected conditions that are commonly mistaken for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It delves into the similarities and differences between BPD and conditions like ADHD, Autism, C-PTSD, Bipolar...

Attachment refers to the bond you form with people in close relationships such as your parents, children, close friends or romantic partners. In this video, I focus on the 3 attachment styles developed by John Bowlby and Mary...

In this video, I explore the definition of sadism and discuss some examples of sadistic behavior. I also talk about the origins of the word and how it's used today.

Sadism is the desire to intentionally harm someone and...

Histrionic personality disorder falls into the cluster B grouping of personality disorders. Cluster B refers to the group of personality disorders that share the characteristics of being dramatic, emotional or erratic....

An essential feature of avoidant personality disorder is a pattern of being socially inhibited, feeling inadequate and hypersensitive to rejection or criticism starting by early adulthood.
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Dependent personality disorder falls under the cluster C personality disorders which are the personalities where people appear fearful or anxious. The other two in this cluster are avoidant and obsessive compulsive. I’ve...

Schizotypal personality is unique because not only is it considered a personality disorder, but in the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders 5th edition it's listed as a schizophrenia...

The general definition of paranoid is being excessively suspicious or mistrustful. So you can have a moment of paranoia where are you preoccupied with suspicions about someone or something. But the difference here is that...

These two disorders have similar names but are very difference. Obsessive compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder does is a part of your personality make-up. That personality make-up does...

Not every emotional response is pathological. Not all fear or depressed mood is pathological. We’re emotional beings who respond to our environment. And your response takes on a certain flavor that’s influenced by your...

Are personality disorders mental illness? A Personality disorder is a pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates from the expectations of a person's culture.
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