Narcissistic personality disorder

Narcissistic personality disorder
Painting of Narcissus by Caravaggioq
Narcissus (1597–99) by Caravaggio; the man in love with his own reflection
SpecialtyPsychiatry, clinical psychology
SymptomsExaggerated feelings of self-importance, excessive craving for admiration, reduced levels of empathy[1][2]
Usual onsetEarly adulthood[2]
DurationLong term[2]
CausesA combination of genetic and environmental factors. Social theories of NPD are weak and causality is unclear.
Diagnostic methodBased on symptoms
Differential diagnosisBipolar disorder, mania and hypomania, antisocial personality disorder, substance abuse, borderline personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder,[1] grandiose delusions.
TreatmentPsychotherapy, pharmaceuticals for comorbid disorders[1]
Frequency6.2%citations

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a personality disorder characterized by a life-long pattern of exaggerated feelings of self-importance, an excessive need for admiration, and a diminished ability to empathize with other people's feelings. Narcissistic personality disorder is one of the sub-types of the broader category known as personality disorders.[1][2] It is often comorbid with other mental disorders and associated with significant functional impairment and psychosocial disability.[1]

Personality disorders are a class of mental disorders characterized by enduring and inflexible maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts and deviating from those accepted by any culture. These patterns develop by early adulthood, and are associated with significant distress or impairment.[3][4][5] Criteria for diagnosing personality disorders are listed in the sixth chapter of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).

There is no standard treatment for NPD.[6][7] Its high comorbidity with other mental disorders influences treatment choice and outcomes.[6] Psychotherapeutic treatments generally fall into two categories: psychoanalytic/psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy, with growing support for integration of both in therapy.[8][9] However, there is an almost complete lack of studies determining the effectiveness of treatments.[7] One's subjective experience of the mental disorder, as well as their agreement to and level of engagement with treatment, are highly dependent on their motivation to change.[10]

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  3. ^ Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, Virginia: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. pp. 646–549. ISBN 978-0-89042-555-8.
  4. ^ Berrios GE (1993). "European views on personality disorders: a conceptual history". Comprehensive Psychiatry. 34 (1). W.B. Saunders Ltd: 14–30. doi:10.1016/0010-440X(93)90031-X. PMID 8425387.
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  6. ^ a b Mitra P, Fluyau D (2022). "Narcissistic Personality Disorder". StatPearls. Treasure Island, Florida: StatPearls Publishing. PMID 32310461. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  7. ^ a b King RM, Grenyer BF, Gurtman CG, Younan R (1 March 2020). "A clinician's quick guide to evidence-based approaches: Narcissistic personality disorder". Clinical Psychologist. 24 (1). Melbourne, Australia: Australian Psychological Society: 91–95. doi:10.1111/cp.12214. hdl:10536/DRO/DU:30136767. ISSN 1328-4207. S2CID 216198008.
  8. ^ Yakeley J (5 July 2018). "Current understanding of narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder". BJPsych Advances. 24 (5): 305–315. doi:10.1192/bja.2018.20. ISSN 2056-4678. S2CID 148566892.
  9. ^ Weinberg I, Ronningstam E (March 2020). "Dos and Don'ts in Treatments of Patients With Narcissistic Personality Disorder". Journal of Personality Disorders. 34 (Suppl). Guilford Press: 122–142. doi:10.1521/pedi.2020.34.supp.122. PMID 32186986. S2CID 214583609.
  10. ^ Personality Disorders and Pathology: Integrating Clinical Assessment and Practice in the DSM-5 and ICD-11 Era. American Psychological Association. 2022. ISBN 978-1-4338-3576-6. JSTOR j.ctv2h43b0f.

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