Antisocial personality disorder
Alternative names:
personality disorder - antisocial; psychopathic personality; sociopathic personality
Treatment:
Effective treatment of antisocial behavior and personality is limited. Group psychotherapy can be helpful. If the person can develop a sense of trust, individual psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy can also be beneficial.
Expectations (prognosis):
The outcome is likely to be poor.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Call for an appointment with your health care provider or a mental health professional if an adult exhibits symptoms of antisocial personality disorder; or if a child exhibits behaviors that indicate a risk for developing this disorder.
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