Individuals with histrionic personality disorder (HPD) express emotion easily and dramatically. Regularly seen crying at weddings, their expression of affect may appear exaggerated. Individuals with ...

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The defense claims Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky suffers from a condition known as histrionic personality disorder which would caused him to write letters to his alledged ...

“Aside from borderline personality disorder, this goal has never really been achieved,” says Babette Renneberg, professor of clinical psychology and psychotherapy at the Free University of Berlin.

The exact cause of personality disorders is unclear. However, genetics, neurological differences, and environmental factors may contribute to the development of these complex mental health conditions.