Publisher's Synopsis
This book is designed to provide readers with a clear understanding of what personality disorders are. It discusses the intricacies of personality disorders, and distinguishes personality from personality disorder. Personality is a very distinctive set of traits, behaviors, and actions that make up the individual nature of a person. People with healthy personalities are able to cope with normal stresses and form relationships with family, friends, and co-workers, but people with personality disorders have problems. This book delves into the hidden and often misunderstood world of personality disorders and strives to educate and encourage those who have personality disorders as well as those who know people who struggle with one of these disorders. Every book in the Behavioral Disorders series is packed with valuable information regarding many types of mental health disorders, including personality disorders, eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This comprehensive series offers insight into the causes, treatments and outlook for each of these disorders.
