Psychologists must be diligent in their approach when treating individuals diagnosed with narcissism. Differential diagnosis is a crucial tool that can help ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) as...
Narcissism or Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a personality disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). NPD is characterized by a lack of empathy for others, a strong need for admiration, and a pervasive pattern of grandiosity. In 1991,...
Stress and trauma bombard the human psyche throughout childhood and adulthood. In the 19th century, Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, pioneered examining how people develop cognitions to manage stressors. Freud identified that individuals develop various defense mechanisms to protect themselves from further harm using...