
Examine diagnostic criteria and classification systems for personality disorders using DSM and ICD, overview of the three clusters and ten disorders, with notes on children and ego-syntonic features.
Review the DSM criteria and common features of paranoid personality disorder, compare it with delusional disorder, and summarize prevalence, development, course, and treatment options.
Examine schizoid personality disorder with DSM criteria, social detachment, and restricted emotional expression. Discuss prevalence, development, and treatment, and contrast with other cluster a disorders, noting schizoid fantasy and alexithymia.
Identify schizotypal personality disorder within the schizophrenia spectrum, outlining diagnostic criteria, common features such as odd thinking, magical thinking, ideas of reference, and current treatment approaches.
Learn the DSM criteria and common features of antisocial personality disorder, and its link to conduct disorder. Explore prevalence, development, and current treatment approaches.
Explore the diagnostic criteria, core features, and defense mechanisms, including splitting, in borderline personality disorder, with emphasis on fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, impulsivity, and affective instability.
Explain the diagnostic criteria and core features of histrionic personality disorder, including excessive emotionality and attention seeking, and compare it to narcissistic personality disorder, while noting prevalence and treatment options.
Explain DSM criteria for narcissistic personality disorder, its features, and difference between traits and disorder, then summarize prevalence, development, course, and therapies like transference, focus therapy, metacognitive and schema therapy.
Explore avoidant personality disorder, including diagnostic criteria, core features, prevalence, development, and treatment, and contrast it with social anxiety and schizoid disorders for differential diagnosis.
Explore the diagnostic criteria and core features of dependent personality disorder, including the pervasive need for care and fear of separation, plus psychotherapy as the primary treatment.
Review the diagnostic criteria and core features of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, its ego-syntonic rigidity, and its distinction from OCD, with psychotherapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy, as the main treatment.
Unlock a profound understanding of personality disorders in this accessible, expertly designed course led by Dr. Day, an accomplished American psychiatrist. With a clear breakdown of everything the DSM covers on personality disorders, this course guides you step-by-step through the complex world of mental health, allowing you to learn, engage, and build confidence.
Dive deep into the details of each DSM-defined disorder:
Cluster A - Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal personality disorders
Cluster B - Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic personality disorders
Cluster C - Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-Compulsive personality disorders
Additional conditions - including personality changes due to medical issues
Why This Course?
Easy to Understand, Packed with Insights: Through 11 concise, high-yield videos (~2 hours total), this course takes complex material and breaks it down into clear, digestible lessons.
Exam-Ready & High-Yield Practice: Ideal for students and professionals preparing for exams with practice questions that reinforce key concepts.
Designed for All Levels: Whether you’re a beginner with little psychology background or an experienced mental health professional, this course is accessible and valuable for everyone—students, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and those passionate about understanding personality.
Real-Life Applications: Learn practical insights to help you better understand personality disorders in everyday life and professional contexts.
What You’ll Gain:
A mastery of personality disorders to deepen your personal and professional knowledge.
A practical, step-by-step approach to understanding each disorder, from its origins to current treatment options.
The ability to confidently navigate challenging topics like trauma, abuse, and self-harm as they relate to personality disorders.
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Who Will Benefit From This Course?
Curious Learners: If you’re interested in understanding human behavior, this course offers a structured yet fascinating look at personality.
Psychology & Psychiatry Students: With a focus on high-yield topics and test prep, you’ll gain a solid foundation to support your academic and career goals.
Mental Health Professionals: Psychiatrists, psychologists, LCSWs, and counselors will find it an invaluable resource for professional development and patient understanding.
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Disclaimer: This course is for educational purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. Topics such as trauma and self-harm are discussed respectfully and professionally as they relate to specific disorders.