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Created with Fabric.js 1.4.5 It is a type of chronic mental condition in which a person's ways of thinking, perceiving situations and relating to others are dysfunctional. Statistics -APD is estimated to affect 3% of males and 1% of females in the general United States population.-As much as 3 to 30 percent of psychiatric outpatients have antisocial personality disorder.-As much as 80 percent of male prison inmates were shown to exhibit signs and symptoms of antisocial personality disorder in the US. -Disregard for right and wrong which may lead to imprisonment.-Persistent lying or deceit to exploit others, which is a reason why therapy doesn't always work for people with this disorder.-Hostility, significant irritability, agitation, impulsiveness, aggression or violence-Lack of empathy for others and lack of remorse about harming others-Poor or abusive relationships are seen in many APD patients. Definition -Antisocial personality disorder tends to make the prognosis of virtually any other condition more problematic-Exploratory or insight-oriented forms of psychotherapy are generally not helpful to people with ASP.-People with ASP often lack the motivation to improve and are notoriously poor self-observers. Treatments Symptoms Additional Facts/Statistics Antisocial Personality Disorder Eden Nicholls -APD affects men mostly in their late teenage years and early twenties.-APD affects 3% of males and 1% of females in the US population. Who does it affect most? -Treatments include neuropsychological assessment, individual psychotherapy, medication management, and family or marital counseling.-Psychotherapy focuses on helping one understand the nature and consequences of his disorder so he can be helped to control his behavior.-A common medication, Lithium carbonate, has been found to reduce anger, threatening behavior and combativeness among people with APD.-Antisocial personality disorder tends to make the prognosis of virtually any other condition more problematic. If not treated, then they are at an increased risk of imprisonment, drug abuse, depression, bipolar disorders, and less enjoyable life.
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