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Cluster B Personality Disorder, Treatment, Comorbidity and Stigma
- 1 Cardiff Sixth Form College, Newport Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Abstract
Schizoid, paranoid, and schizotypal personality disorders are examples of unusual or eccentric traits shared by Cluster A. Antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders all fall under the category of cluster B personality disorders. Cluster B personality disorders, such as antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and performance personality disorder, will be the focus of this paper. The problems encountered in treating the disorders are investigated by comparing the similarities and co-morbidity of Cluster B personality disorders in parallel. Highlighted how people with personality disorders can be stigmatized in their lives and therapy. Elaborated on the negative impact of stigma on treating Cluster B personality disorder and how to counteract stigma. Through discussing this kind of personality disorders, we can put forward a scientific basis for how to prevent personality disorders in the future.
Keywords
personality disorders, Cluster B, treatment, stigma
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Huang,L. (2023). Cluster B Personality Disorder, Treatment, Comorbidity and Stigma. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,7,533-540.
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