Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a chronic, enduring psychiatric condition characterized by a consistent pattern of pervasive attention-seeking behaviors and exaggerated emotional displays. This condition typically emerges in late adolescence or early adulthood. Individuals with HPD are often described as narcissistic, self-indulgent, flirtatious, dramatic, and extroverted. They may feel undervalued when not in the spotlight, leading to a persistent need for validation. This condition is life-long and treatment-resistant, with psychotherapy being the primary but often ineffective treatment. Diagnosis requires longitudinal observation due to the overlap with other psychiatric conditions.Understanding HPD is limited, as most knowledge comes from small studies and older classification systems. Therefore, experts advocate for shifting from the cluster model to a dimensional model of personality, which may become standard as research evolves, changing the approach to diagnosing HPD. This activity reviews the evaluation, treatment, and management of HPD as a life-long psychiatric disorder, incorporating current guidelines addressing gender bias in clinical knowledge. This activity also provides clinicians with the knowledge and tools to differentiate HPD from other personality disorders, emphasizing the need for interprofessional collaboration when considering HPD as a diagnosis rather than a personality trait.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/38407
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
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Pharmacy: 1.0 hours
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- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
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