Personality Disorders

Schizoid personality disorder, as defined by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, is “a mental condition in which a person has a lifelong pattern of indifference to others and social isolation.” It is considered to be fairly uncommon, although the exact number of people affected by the condition is unknown, as they rarely seek treatment. […]

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a mental condition that is typically characterized by a preoccupation with rules, orderliness and control. It is the most prevalent personality disorder, affecting between 2 and 7 percent of the population. Most people with the disorder tend to be male, as they are twice as likely to be diagnosed as […]