Personality Disorders Resources for Teens & Young Adults
Individuals with personality disorders struggle to regulate their emotions and keep healthy relationships.
Teen & young adult personality disorders
Personality disorders are fairly common, impacting about 9% of the population. Teens and young adults in this category may have trouble connecting with others or knowing how to interact in social situations.
There are many conditions that fall under the umbrella of personality disorders, including avoidant personality disorder, dependent personality disorder, emotionally unstable personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, narcissism, paranoia, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder among others.
Support for teen & young adult personality disorders
Explore resources on identifying and coping with personality disorders.
Teen & young adult personality disorder treatment
There are many treatment options available to help with personality disorders, including psychotherapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Teens and young adults who enroll in Charlie Health’s virtual IOP often benefit from a combination of multiple modalities.
Each individual receives a customized treatment plan that includes weekly individual therapy, family therapy, and multiple group sessions. With help, individuals with personality disorders have much higher success outcomes than those who don’t get professional help.
Healing teen & young adult personality disorders
Accurate diagnosis is an important first step in treating personality disorders, followed by a customized plan to provide support and coping mechanisms for each client.
Teen & young adult personality disorder research
Get the latest research and data on personality disorders to help you navigate this condition in your life.