Paranoid personality disorder is a pattern of distrust and suspiciousness such that others’ motives are interpreted as malevolent.
Consequently, patients avoid intimate relationships,...
Thorough psychiatric history
Collateral history to establish pervasive pattern of behavior
DSM-5 section II diagnosis: based on fulfilling 4 of 7 criteria for the disorder (2)
Suspects...
Treatment is difficult and is often avoided by the patient.
Outpatient individual psychotherapy that is predictable, respectful, and straightforward is preferred (4)[A].
Over...
Good prognosis for those with good ego strength and strong support system
Poor prognosis...
Paranoid personality disorder is a maladaptive, persistent pattern of behavior characterized by suspiciousness, inappropriate mistrust of people, and hostility toward others.
Although l...
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