Psychopathy

ASPD – Anti Social Personality Disorder

ASPD – Anti Social Personality Disorder

ASPD - Anti Social Personality Disorder is the modern appellation for what used to be referred to as sociopathy and psychopathy. ASPD is not just another tag but another way to structure and conceptualise both disorders in a coherent protocol. There is ongoing debate...

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Personality Disorders: Everyday agony and chaos

Personality Disorders: Everyday agony and chaos

ASPD, BPD, NPD: Comorbidities & Symptoms Personality disorders are complex  mental health conditions that affect the way individuals learn, think, feel, and behave. Among the most widely recognized are Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Narcissistic...

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Prevalence of Sociopathy & Psychopathy

Prevalence of Sociopathy & Psychopathy

The prevalence of sociopathy among the wider society is often misunderstood and underrated. Sociopathy is found in an estimated 1-2% of the population. DSM IV-TR pegs prevalence around 1% in women and 3% in men. Estimates vary greatly still, from 1% to 15% (Hare,...

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Sociopaths Vs Psychopaths – A chilling contrast

Sociopaths Vs Psychopaths – A chilling contrast

Sociopaths Vs Psychopaths Both terms are now obsolete for the purposes of therapy, but their continued use requires clarification. Therapists talk only of ASPD (Anti-social Personality Disorder)  to recognise also the valuable public contributions that some sociopaths...

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