Personality disorders Flashcards
What are the three P’s of personality disorders
persistent - has continued since adolescence
pervasive -occurs in all walks of life
pathological - causes distress or impairs function
What are the diagnostic criteria in ICD10 for a personailty disorder?
REPORT
Relationships affected Enduring Pervasive Onset in childhood Relationships and occupation suffer. Troubling to them
NONE OF WHICH CAN BE ATTRIBUTABLE TO BRAIN DAMAGE, AGE, DISEASE OR OTHER MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION.
What are the broad clusters of PD?
A = odd/eccentric B = dramatic, erratic, emotional, impulse control issues C = fearful, anxious
What is the aetiology of PD?
50% of character is genetic
assocaited with family history
persponality at age 3 can be used to predict outcome as an adult
What are the theories behind personality disorders
quality of early relationships and environment which the child was raised in is key
partly influenced by beliefs and desires
Defence mechanisms: unconcious strategies used to manage or avoid uncomfotable feelings however when they are overly relied on they may become pathological e.g projection, splitting, acting out.
What are the associations made with neurotransmtters in PD?
Low serotonin. this reduces the ability to regulate impulsivity and aggresion
How to remember Paranoid PD
SUSPECT
How to remember Schizoid PD
ALL ALONE
How to remember Histrionic PD
ACTORS
How to remember Emotionally unstable PD
AEIOU
How to remember Borderline PD
SCARS
How to remember Impulsive PD
LOSE IT
How to remember Anankastic PD
DETAILED
How to remember Anxious/Avoidant PD
AFRAID
How to remember Dependant PD
SUFFER
