Personality Disorder in Childhood and Adolescence comes of Age: a Review of the Current Evidence and Prospects for Future Research

Authors

  • Mickey T Kongerslev
  • Andrew M Chanen
  • Erik Simonsen

Keywords:

personality disorder, adolescence, diagnosis, early intervention, developmental psychopathology, psychotherapy, prevention

Abstract

In this article, the authors provide a narrative review of the mounting evidence base on personality disorder in childhood and adolescence. Topics covered include diagnostic validity, prevalence, developmental issues, comorbidity, risk and protective factors, and treatment. Novel indicated prevention and early intervention programs for borderline personality disorder in adolescence are given special priority. To conclude, directions for future research are provided.

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Published

2015-05-13

How to Cite

Kongerslev, M. T., Chanen, A. M., & Simonsen, E. (2015). Personality Disorder in Childhood and Adolescence comes of Age: a Review of the Current Evidence and Prospects for Future Research. Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, 3(1), 31–48. Retrieved from https://tidsskrift.dk/sjcapp/article/view/20828

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2015): Special Issue: Personality Disorders in Adolescence

Section

Reviews

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