Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is one of the cluster B personality disorders (PDs) recognized in DSM-V.
HPD is characterized by persistent patterns of excessive emotionality an...
The diagnosis is made when the individual meets the criteria for the disorder according to the DSM-5, indicated by the presence of ≥5 of the following symptoms, which must be present in a va...
HPD treatment consists of counseling and therapy, which can be challenging for both patient and provider because HPD behaviors are perceived by the patient to be “normal” and “right.” Patien...
If the patient is on a pharmacologic regimen, initial monitoring should be frequent (every 2 weeks) to evaluate the effectiveness,...
F60.4 Histrionic personality disorder
55341008 Histrionic personality disorder
38924009 Histrionic character
248023002 Histrionic behavior
HPD is characterized by persistent patterns of excessive emotionality and attention seeking, deviating from one’s culture and social environment.
Patients with HPD focus on feelings and...
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