Avoidant personality disorder: current insights
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Avoidant personality disorder: current insights
Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) is a relatively common disorder that is associated with significant distress, impairment, and disability. It is a chronic disorder with an early age at onset and a lifelong impact. Yet it is underrecognized and poorly studied. Little is known regarding the most effective treatment. The impetus for research into this condition has waxed and waned, possibly du...
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عنوان ژورنال: Psychology Research and Behavior Management
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1179-1578
DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s121073