A personality disorder (PD) is an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates from cultural norms and leads to impairment.
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) ...
Must rule out other general medical conditions or comorbid psychiatric illnesses
Grandiose sense of self-importance
Often overestimate own abilities and accomplishments while devaluing ...
Comorbid mental illnesses (e.g., anxiety, depression) should be treated.
Individual and group psychotherapy is offered for NPD, with only anecdotal reports of success. Regardl...
DSM-5 supports pathologic central grandiosity, with core dysfunction rooted in managing needs for validation and admiration.
The relative stability of self-image as well as the lack of ...
Sign up for a 10-day FREE Trial now and receive full access to all content.