Personality disorders may be caused by a combination of parental upbringing, one's personality and social development, as well as genetic and biological factors. Web sites found here contain comprehensive information pertaining to various types of personality disorders, as well as details about support groups for patients and their families.
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Borderline Personality DisorderNarcissistic Personality Disorder | Reactive Attachment Disorder |
Recommended Resources
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) explains conduct disorder, its possible causes, and treatment options.
http://aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/conduct_disorder
The Avoidant Personality Disorder web site is for those diagnosed with, or suffering from symptoms of AvPD/APD, or some of its overlapping components.
http://www.avoidantpersonality.com/
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Web site provides information on the diagnostic criteria and treatment options for histrionic personality disorder; from MentalHealth.com.
http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-pe06.html
MentalHealth.com - Dependent Personality Disorder
MentalHealth.com provides information on dependent personality disorder, including diagnostic criteria and treatment options.
http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-pe09.html
