NURS 6670 Week 3 Paranoid, Schizotypal, and Schizoid Personality Disorder
Paranoid, schizotypal, and schizoid personality disorders are three types of personality disorders that are characterized by enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that deviate from societal norms and cause distress or impairment.
Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others. People with paranoid personality disorder may have difficulty forming and maintaining relationships, and they may be preoccupied with the belief that others are trying to harm them or deceive them.
Schizotypal personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of odd or eccentric thoughts, behaviors, and perceptions. People with schizotypal personality disorder may have difficulty interpreting social cues and forming relationships, and they may have unusual beliefs or experiences, such as magical thinking or paranoid ideas.
Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships and a lack of emotional expressiveness. People with schizoid personality disorder may appear aloof and detached, and they may have difficulty forming and maintaining relationships.
Treatment for these personality disorders can involve medication and therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). It is important for people with these disorders to seek help from a mental health professional if they are experiencing symptoms that are causing distress or impairment in their daily life. With appropriate treatment, many people with these disorders can learn to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Explain the diagnostic criteria for your assigned personality disorder.
Explain the evidenced-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatment for your assigned personality disorder.
Describe clinical features from a client that led you to believe this client had this disorder. Align the clinical features with the DSM-5 criteria.
Support your rationale with references to the Learning Resources or other academic resources
