personality disorders background Flashcards
personality
ingrained enduring pattern of behaving and relating to self, others, and the environment; it includes perceptions, attitudes, and emotions
personality disorders
-personality traits are maladaptive
-relationships are dysfunctional
-PD is long-lasting
-treatment resistant
-high risk for suicide
-40-45% of people with mental illness have PD
cluster A
odd thinking and eccentric behavior
-paranoid personality disorder
-schizoid personality disorder
-schizotypal personality disorder
cluster b
dramatic and erratic behavior
-antisocial personality disorder
-borderline personality disorder
-histrionic personality disorder
-narcissistic personality disorder
cluster c
severe anxiety and fear
-avoidant personality disorder
-dependent personality disorder
-obsessive-compulsive disorder
etiology
-biological theories –> temperament (harm avoidance, novelty seeking, reward dependence, persistence)
-psychodynamic theories –> self-directedness, cooperativeness, self transcendence)
When can personality disorders be diagnosed?
not until after 18
characterized immature/primative ego defense mechanisms
-splitting (hallmark feature of cluster B, setting things as black and white)
-projection
-denial
-regression
-passive aggression
treatment for personality disorders
psychopharmacology + group/individual therapies
what information should be communicated to a client taking Lorazepam for severe anxiety?
avoid alcoholic beverages
what information should be communicated to a client taking Phenelzine for atypical depression
avoid foods with tyramine b/c if not it can cause a hypertensive crisis
what are the symptoms of serotonin syndrome?
sweating, tremor, fever
lithium teaching
-signs/symptoms of drug toxicity
-need to consistently monitor blood levels
-amount of time that may be needed for mood changes to occur
Psychotherapy
-individual or group therapy
-relaxation techniques
-CBT (deescalating)
-dialectical behavior
