Personality disorder

Question 1

Features of paranoid personality disorder

Answer 1

Display pervasive distrust and suspicion
Belief that others are exploiting them,
Friends and associates are unworthy
Spouse or partner is unfaithful

Question 2

What is schizoid personality disorder characterised by

Answer 2

Withdrawal from affectional, social and other contacts. This type of person is isolated and has a limited capacity to experience pleasure and express feelings.

Question 3

What is emotionally unstable personality disorder characterised by

Answer 3

people with this personality disorder tend to be impulsive and unpredictable. They may act without appreciating the consequences. Outbursts of emotion and quarrelsome behaviour may be exhibited.

Relationships tend to be unstable and there may be suicidal gestures and attempts.

Question 4

IX for an individual with a personality disorder

Answer 4

Minnesota multiphasic personality inventory(MMPI)

Question 5

Types of psychotherapy available for personality disorders

Answer 5

Psychodynamic psychotherapy

CBT

Interpersonal therapy

Group psychotherapy

Question 6

Pharmacology in management of personality disorders

Answer 6

Mood stabilisers and second-generation antipsychotics may be helpful for specific symptoms in borderline personality disorder but did not affect overall severity of condition

Question 7

When should a person with diagnosed or suspected borderline personality disorder be referred to community mental health service

Answer 7

Their levels of distress and/or the risk to self or others are increasing

Their levels of distress and/or the risk to self or others have not subsided despite attempts to reduce anxiety and improve coping skills

Question 8

Psychological interventions for personality disorders

Answer 8

Psychodynamic psychotherapy
CBT
Interpersonal therapy
Group psychotherapy

Question 9

Complications of personality disorders

Answer 9

Suicide 
Substance abuse 
Accidents and injuries 
Depression 
Homicide