The concept
The concept
Enduring subjective experiences and
behaviour that
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Deviate from cultural standard
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Rigidly pervasive
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Begin early in life
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Stable through time
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Lead to problems to self or others
Epidemiology
Epidemiology
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Prevalence is estimated between 10 and 20
percent in general population
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Approximately one half of all psychiatric
patients have personality disorder
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Frequently comorbid with other psychiatric
illness
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Objectives
Objectives
\u2022Understand the concept
\u2022Why should we know them
\u2022State prevalence
\u2022Describe common types
\u2022Outline principles of their
treatment
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Personality disorders
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