Histrionic Personality Disorder

Overview

4.4 out of 5 (20 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

20 Jun 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a chronic, enduring psychiatric condition characterized by a consistent pattern of pervasive attention-seeking behaviors and exaggerated emotional displays. This condition typically emerges in late adolescence or early adulthood. Individuals with HPD are often described as narcissistic, self-indulgent, flirtatious, dramatic, and extroverted. They may feel undervalued when not in the spotlight, leading to a persistent need for validation. This condition is life-long and treatment-resistant, with psychotherapy being the primary but often ineffective treatment. Diagnosis requires longitudinal observation due to the overlap with other psychiatric conditions.

Understanding HPD is limited, as most knowledge comes from small studies and older classification systems. Therefore, experts advocate for shifting from the cluster model to a dimensional model of personality, which may become standard as research evolves, changing the approach to diagnosing HPD. This activity reviews the evaluation, treatment, and management of HPD as a life-long psychiatric disorder, incorporating current guidelines addressing gender bias in clinical knowledge. This activity also provides clinicians with the knowledge and tools to differentiate HPD from other personality disorders, emphasizing the need for interprofessional collaboration when considering HPD as a diagnosis rather than a personality trait.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and social workers.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the characteristic patterns of attention-seeking behaviors and emotional exaggeration indicative of histrionic personality disorder during clinical assessments.

  • Implement individualized treatment plans that address the chronic and treatment-resistant nature of histrionic personality disorder, focusing on psychotherapeutic interventions tailored to the patient's needs.

  • Select appropriate psychotherapeutic modalities, such as psychodynamic therapy or cognitive-behavioral therapy, to target specific behaviors and emotional regulation challenges associated with histrionic personality disorder.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including social workers, therapists, and psychiatric consultants, to optimize treatment outcomes and address complex psychosocial factors influencing histrionic personality disorder.

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  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
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