cluster C personality disorder

Introduction

Axis 1: cluster A: anxious or fearful behaviors

Classification

• avoidant personality disorder
• dependent personality disorder
• obsessive-compulsive disorder

Clinical manifestations

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

Management

• assess for & treat underlying mental illness
  • depression
  • panic attack
  • anxiety disorder
• schedule regular visits rather than PRN
• use case managers to solicit needs of avoidant patients & to provide extra reassurance & attendance to needs of dependent & obsessive-compulsive patients

More general terms

• personality disorder

More specific terms

• avoidant personality disorder
• dependent personality disorder
• obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)