Term: Personality Disorders

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2015-12-14

Definition:

A class of mental illnesses characterized by chronic behavioral and relationship patterns that often cause serious personal and social difficulties, as well as a general impairment of functioning.

For more detailed information, including the data sources and applicable ICD diagnosis codes, see the Personality Disorders - Measuring Prevalence concept.

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