Narcissistic personality disorder .pptx heath

Brief summary of narcissistic personality disorder

1. Narcissistic Personality Disorder

2. Causes of N PD Environmental parent-child relationships with either too much adoration or too much criticism that don't match the child's actual experiences and achievements. Genetically inherited characteristics 1 in 200 people have it and 80 goes undiagnosed Neurobiology the connection between the brain and behavior and thinking

3. NPD S ymptoms Sense of self importance Preoccupation with power, beauty or success Can only be around people who are important or special Arrogant or lack empathy Must be admired They constantly seek prais e

4. Prognosis and Usual Outcomes Prognosis: Poor, difficult to treat Usually there is a 2-year remission rate with 52.5% success but high dimensional stability If untreated, NPD can lead to erratic symptoms and behaviors such as impulsivity, violence or suicidal tendencies

5. Sam’s story Diagnosed When in her 30 Sam suffered from extreme jealousy Lack of empathy Expecting special treatment Taking advantage of others Arrogant And she prevented her husband from leaving the house in case somebody talk to him she ended up, locking her husband in a room to keep him from talking to other other people The husband went without food for 1 month and ended up dying After her husband died, she fell and extreme depression and jealousy of others. she ended up, killing her herself. the police found them two months later. To prevent this outcome they could have … encourage her to get help When starting to notice the symptoms took action and didn’t let it progress as far not let her isolate herself and her husband

6. Bibliography https://www.clearviewtreatment.com/resources/blog/what-are-the-signs-and-symptoms-of-narcissistic-personality-disorder/#:~:text=Untreated%20NPD%20can%20lead%20to,%2C%20depression%2C%20or%20anxiety%20disorders . https://www.mcleanhospital.org/npd-provider-guide https://psychcentral.com/disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms https://www.healthyplace.com/