personality disorders explained

Prevention
Because the cause of narcissistic personality disorder is unknown, there's no known
way to prevent the condition with any certainty. Getting treatment as soon as possible
for childhood mental health problems may help. Family therapy may help families
learn healthy ways to communicate or to cope with conflicts or emotional distress.
Parents with personality disorders may benefit from parenting classes and guidance
from therapists or social workers.
Risk factors
Narcissistic personality disorder is rare. It affects more
men than women. Narcissistic personality disorder often
begins in early adulthood. Although some adolescents
may seem to have traits of narcissism, this may simply
be typical of the age and doesn't mean they'll go on to
develop narcissistic personality disorder.
Although the cause of narcissistic personality disorder
isn't known, some researchers think that extreme
parenting behaviours, such as neglect or excessive
indulgent praise, may be partially responsible.
Risk factors for narcissistic personality disorder may include:
Parental disdain for fears and needs expressed during childhood
Lack of affection and praise during childhood
Neglect and emotional abuse in childhood
Excessive praise and overindulgence
Unpredictable or unreliable care
giving from parents
Learning manipulative behaviours
from parents
Children who learn from their parents that
vulnerability is unacceptable may lose
their ability to empathize with others'
needs. They may also mask their
emotional needs with grandiose,
egotistical behaviour that's calculated to
make them seem emotionally
"bulletproof."
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