cluster A personality disorder

Introduction

Axis 1: cluster A: odd or eccentric behaviors

Classification

• paranoid personality disorder
• schizoid personality disorder
• schizotypal personality disorder

Clinical manifestations

• manifestations must have been present since young adulthood to meet criteria for personality disorder

Management

• assess for & treat comorbid conditions
• do not force social interactions
  • off support & assitance with problem solving
• be consistent
• do not challenge paranoid ideation
  • solicit & empathize with emotional responses to inner turmoil & fear

More general terms

• personality disorder

More specific terms

• paranoid personality disorder
• schizoid personality disorder
• schizotypal personality disorder