Basic Info
Symptoms
People with schizotypal personality disorder may be severely disturbed, and their odd behavior may resemble that of p...
Causes
The cause is unknown, but schizotypal personality disorder is believed to have a genetic component, since there is an...
Tests
Some of the common signs of schizotypal personality disorder include the following: Discomfort in social situations; ...
Treatments
Some people may be helped by antipsychotic medications, but in many cases talk therapy is preferred.
Drugs
There is considerable research on the use of medications for the treatment of schizotypal personality disorder due to...
Alternative Therapies
Cognitive approaches will most likely focus on attempting to identify and alter the content of the schizotypal's thou...
Complications
Poor social skills; Lack of interpersonal relationships.
Prevention
There is no known prevention. Awareness of risk, such as a family history of schizophrenia, may allow early diagnosis.
Doctor Specialties
Talk to your health care provider or mental health professional if you have trouble forming and keeping relationships...
Basic Info