Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Often characterized by self-inflicted social isolation, schizotypal personality disorder involves abnormal behavior, odd train of thought, strange ideas, and peculiar beliefs.1
People with schizotypal personality disorder often act noticeably odd or peculiar. While it is a type of psychological problem, schizotypal personality disorder cannot be prevented.
Fast Facts
- Alternate name: Schizotypal disorder
- Prevalence: 3% of general population2
- More common in males
- Emerges in early adulthood
- Can exacerbate anxiety and depression
- Notable case: William Morva
Symptoms
- Strange behavior
- Social awkwardness
- Preoccupied with strange thoughts
- Emotions portrayed inappropriately
- Disconnected from reality
Treatments
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