Antisocial Personality Disorder, It’s Risk Factors and Treatment

Abstract

Personality disorders are mental health conditions characterized by a lifelong pattern of self-perception and problematic responses to others. Individuals who suffer from personality disorders frequently struggle to accept and understand their feelings. This study aims to provide a thorough overview of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), a subtype of Personality Disorder. It is a review paper. It explores prevalence, critical traits, diagnostic classifications, and related risk factors. The review covers a range of therapeutic modalities, such as Mentalization-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, and the Risk-Need-Responsivity model. The study highlights the difficulties in treating personality disorders as well as the critical role that each patient’s motivation plays in achieving positive therapeutic outcomes.