Provides information about personality disorders such as paranoid, schizoid, antisocial, narcissistic, and obsessive compulsive disorder. A ground breaking series that provides up to date information on the history, causes and effects of, and treatment and therapies for problems affecting the human mind. Each volume is written specifically for young adults, developed in consultation with the American Psychiatric Press. It includes the APP's diagnostic criteria for each disorder, a glossary of technical terms used in the book, and an index. This informative series enhances the young adult's comprehension of what a mental illness is and the conditions it entails. Personality disorders, such as paranoia and narcissism, are described in detail, along with treatments.

What are personality disorders? -- Paranoid personality disorder -- Schizoid and schizotypal personality disorders -- Antisocial personality disorder -- Borderline personality disorder -- Histrionic and narcissistic personality disorders -- Avoidant and dependent personality disorders -- Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.