ABSTRACT
After studying this chapter you will be able to:
define the concept of personality disorder
list the main personality disorders in the DSM and ICD classification systems
distinguish between Cluster A, B and C personality disorders in terms of their main clinical features
summarize the epidemiology of personality disorders
outline the diathesis–stress, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural theories of personality disorders
name the main evidence-based approaches to assessment and treatment of personality disorders
describe some of the controversial issues concerning personality disorders.
