Histrionic Personality Disorder is characterized by intense emotions and a strong need to be the center of attention. The disorder is part of a group known as cluster B personality disorders, similar ...

In part 2 of the case of Nancy, readers learned how conversion disorder not uncommonly develops alongside histrionic personality disorder. The question remains, however: What makes these conditions ...

Histrionic personality disorder is a psychological condition characterized by erratic and emotionally charged behavior, typically driven by a desire for attention and a distorted self-image. While ...

Last week, a forensic psychologist named Shannon Curry testified at the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial, stating that she believes Amber Heard has borderline personality disorder and ...

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or the DSM-5, identifies 10 unique personality disorders—conditions in which people have traits that cause them to feel and behave in ...

While NPD and HPD do share some characteristics, the full extent of symptoms are very different. Treatment for both often includes professional support and medications. Our personalities define a ...