personality disorders Flashcards
cluster A PD’s
‘weird’
paranoid
schizoid
schizotypal
cluster B PD’s
‘wild’
Dissocial/Antisocial
EUPD
Histrionic
cluster C PD’s
‘worried’
Anakastic
Anxious
Dependant
pharmalogical management of cluster A
anti-psychotics to decrease suspiciousness
pharmacological management of cluster B
anti depressants
mood stabilisers fro EUPD eg lamotrigene
pharmacological management of cluster C
anti depressants can reduce anxiety
treatment of avoidant PD
social skills training and anti depressants
treatment of EUPD
dialectical behavioural therapy for 6mnths-1 year
goals- to accept and regulate emotions
learn new skills to replace harmful behaviours and reduce self harm behaviour
recurrent suicide threats ?
EUPD
after what age can a personality disorder be diagnosed
18