Jocelyn Solis-Moreira is a New York-based science journalist whose work has appeared in Health, Live Science, and Discover Magazine, among other publications. She holds a master's degree in psychology ...

Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5), is a diagnosis given to individuals who violate and show a ...

As we continue our exploration of personality disorders, it is helpful to briefly remember what we mean by the term itself. Personality disorders are not sudden illnesses or occasional bad behaviours.

Conduct disorder involves a pattern of antisocial, defiant, aggressive behavior in childhood and teenage years. If it continues into adulthood, a person may have antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) ...

Symptoms of ASPD can start in childhood and may include manipulative and reckless behaviors. ASPD often co-occurs with other mental health conditions, which makes it harder to treat. Up to 31% of ...