PERSONALITY DISORDERS
What are Personality Disorders?
Personality disorders represent “an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual’s culture” per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual on Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). These patterns tend to be fixed and consistent across situations and leads to distress or impairment.
How can Dr. DeSantis & Associates help?
Dr. DeSantis & Associates is well-versed in treating individuals that have symptoms related to personality disorders. Her staff at Dr. DeSantis and Associates, are competent, and confident in their ability to help individuals who are experiencing difficulties in their life that are related to personality disorders.
Personality disorders can be seen as an individual who has trouble perceiving and relating to situations and people. This causes significant problems and limitations in relationships, social activities, work, and school. If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms related to a personality disorder, testing may be an appropriate option. Testing will help identify treatments and resources to help an individual live life to their fullest.
Some facts about Personality Disorders:
Based on diagnostic interview data from the National Comorbidity Study Replication (NCS-R) in the past year, the prevalence of U.S. adults aged 18 and older with personality disorders include the following:
The prevalence of any personality disorder was 9.1% and borderline personality disorder was 1.4%
Sex and race were not found to be associated with the prevalence of personality disorders
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