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Overview of Personality Disorders Definition: Key Features: Inflexible and Pervasive Behavior: Present across various contexts. Early Onset: Behavior is stable and typically begins in adolescence or early adulthood. Exclusion Criteria: Must rule out other mental disorders, medical conditions, or substance use as primary causes. Common Diagnostic Challenges Overlap with Other Disorders: Trauma Considerations: . Specific Personality Disorders and Trauma-Informed Perspectives Paranoid Personality Disorder: Mnemonic: "SUSPECT" - Suspiciousness, unforgiving, perceives attacks, etc. Trauma Link: May develop from environments with distrust or betrayal. Schizoid Personality Disorder: Mnemonic: "DISTANT" - Detached, indifferent to praise/criticism, tasks done solitarily, etc. Trauma Link: Chronic exposure to trauma may lead to emotional numbing and detachment. Schizotypal Personality Disorder: Mnemonic: "ME PECULIAR" - Magical thinking, eccentric behavior, anxiety in social situations, etc.