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Social behaviour disorders

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Narcissistic personality disorder - Finding North

What is narcissistic personality disorder, what are the signs and symptoms, and what treatments are available for it?

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Borderline personality disorder - MyDr.com.au

Borderline personality disorder is a mental illness that makes it difficult to manage feelings and impulses. Learn what you can do to start feeling better.

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Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

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Personality disorders are mental health problems in which your personality and behaviour cause you or others distress. Learn about personality disorders here.

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Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)

Quick facts Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a complex and long-term mental health issue.   People living with NPD may have a stro...

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Who can help with borderline personality disorder? | Your Health in Mind

BPD can be treated by psychiatrists and psychologists. It is sometimes also treated by GPs, nurses, social workers and o...

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Support services for personality disorders | Personality disorders | ReachOut Australia

A personality disorder is a condition where someone’s personality traits, the way they think, feel and behave are extreme and dysfunctional, causing them great distress.

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Personality conditions - Finding North

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Treatment of borderline personality disorder | Your Health in Mind

Psychological treatments (talking therapies) are the best way to treat BPD. These treatments usually involve talking wit...

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