Schizoid Personality Disorder

Question 0

What are the general criteria for diagnosing schizoid pd?

Answer 0

A pattern of voluntary social withdrawal and restricted range of emotional expression, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.

Question 1

What is the prevalence of schizoid personality disorder?

Answer 1

7%

Question 2

What are the diagnostic criteria for schizoid pd?

Answer 2

4 or more of the following must be present: neither enjoying nor desiring close relationships, generally choosing solitary activities, little (if any) interest in sexual activity with another person, taking pleasure in few activities (if any), few close friends or confidants (if any), indifference to praise or criticism, emotional coldness, detachment, or flattened affect.

Question 3

What is the differential diagnosis of schizoid pd?

Answer 3

Residual symptoms in schizophrenia, autistic disorder, asperger disorder, and other personality disorders.

Question 4

How is schizoid pd treated?

Answer 4

Psychotherapy is the treatment of choice. Short-term antipsychotic or antidepressant medication can be used for transient psychosis or comorbid depression.