Antisocial personality disorder (sometimes called psychopath) is a mental health disorder that belongs to group B (Emotional and impulsive) personality disorder. Inside:
Individuals always show no interest in right and wrong.
Ignoring, violating the rights and feelings of others.
Tends to oppose, manipulate, or treat others harshly. Individuals with antisocial personality disorders often break the law, becoming criminals. They may lie, behave harshly or impulsively. They have problems with drug and alcohol use. Due to these characteristics, people with this disorder often cannot fulfill responsibilities related to home, work or school.
According to the DSM-5, anti-social personality disorder should include the following four factors: From 15 years or over, disregard and infringe upon the rights of others with the following characteristics: social standards, participating in illegal activities. Lying, deceiving, manipulating others to benefit themselves. Impulsive behavior. Irritable and aggressive, manifested by constantly attacking others or participating in fights.
Don't care about the safety of yourself and others.
Lack of responsibility, and no regrets about the actions you have done.
The person diagnosed must be at least 18 years old. Because in the teaching age, personality can fluctuate.
Have symptoms of a moral behavior disorder (another mental health disorder called Conduct Disorder) before the age of 16. Includes severe and persistent behavior problems, such as:
Aggression against humans and animals
Destroying property
Deception
Stealing
Serious violation of the rules
Symptoms of antisocial personality disorder should appear separate. Not accompanied by schizophrenia or bipolar emotional disturbances.
Although anti-social personality disorder is considered lifelong. In very few cases - especially destructive and criminal behavior - can decrease over time. But it is not clear whether this reduction is a result of aging or increased awareness of the consequences of antisocial behavior.
Causes of anti-social personality disorder
Personality is a combination of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make people unique. Personality influences the way we view ourselves and the beliefs we have about others in the world around us.
The exact cause of antisocial personality disorder is not known, but:
Genetics can make you more susceptible to an antisocial personality disorder. And situations in life can trigger the development of disorders.
Changes in the way the brain works can lead to the development of the disorder.
>> See also: Dramatic Personality Disorders: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Anti-social personality disorder is a complex treatment problem. Usually, the treatment that uses psychotherapy takes a long time. Psychologists will recommend different types of psychotherapy based on the person's situation.
Cognitive behavioral therapy can help reveal negative thoughts and behaviors. It can also teach how to replace them with more positive thoughts and behaviors.
Psychodynamic or distraction therapy can increase awareness of consciousness, symptomatic meanings, and unconsciousness. This can help the person change them.
Behavioral disorders from childhood can be seen as a high risk factor for developing adult disorders, including antisocial personality disorder. Thus, the fact that a parent, teacher or pediatrician identifies at-risk children and then introduces early intervention can be preventive.