Histrionic Personality Disorder
Einstein Health Glossary
ICD 10 - F60.4
What is Histrionic Personality Disorder?
Histrionic Personality Disorder is a mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, perceives the world, and relates to others.
Symptoms
In general, individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder seek to be the center of attention. They may express themselves in a dramatic manner, be suggestible, and believe they have close relationships with people they don’t actually know well.
Causes
The cause of Histrionic Personality Disorder is unknown and likely has a multifactorial origin.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Histrionic Personality Disorder is made by a psychiatrist based on the analysis of the person’s behavior.
Prevention Method
There is no known prevention for Histrionic Personality Disorder.
Treatment
Treatment for Histrionic Personality Disorder primarily involves psychotherapy. The focus is on improving quality of life.
Duration
With psychotherapy, the manifestations of Histrionic Personality Disorder can be significantly reduced.
Contagious?
Histrionic Personality Disorder is not contagious.
Can it be contracted more than once?
Histrionic Personality Disorder tends to accompany the individual throughout their life.