Severe Mental Illness — Flashcards

Which personality disorder is characterised by social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, excessive shyness, & hypersensitivity to rejection? _____

Which personality disorder is characterised by persistent grandiosity about self & accomplishments, the need for excessive admiration, sense of entitlement, envy of others and a lack of empathy? _____

What cluster of personality disorder is Dependent Personality Disorder? _____

Which personality disorder is characterised by marked impulsivity, an unstable sense of self/relationships and recurrent suicidal ideation? _____

What is the first-line management of personality disorders? _____

Which personality disorder is characterised persistent distrust & suspicion that others are harming or deceiving the patient? _____

What gender is antisocial personality disorder more common in? _____

Which personality disorder is characterised by disregard for & violation of the rights of others with failure to conform to social norms & lawful behaviour? _____

Which personality disorder is characterised by voluntary social isolating & restricted emotional range? _____

Are patients with schizoid personality disorder content with social isolation? _____