antisocial personality disorder
Also known as dissocial personality disorder, APD, sociopathic personality, asocial personality, psychopathic personality, psychopathic personality disorder, amoral personality disorder, asocial personality disorder
personality disorder that involves a pervasive pattern of disregard for other people
AI overview
Antisocial personality disorder is a mental health condition where someone consistently disregards the rights and feelings of other people across different situations. It matters because people with this disorder may engage in harmful or illegal behavior, and understanding it can help with prevention, treatment, and protecting public safety.
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Research
12,769 papers- Update on Antisocial Personality Disorder.ReviewCurrent psychiatry reports · 2024Black DWDOI: 10.1007/s11920-024-01528-x
- The neurobiology of antisocial personality disorder.ReviewNeuropharmacology · 2024Choy O, Raine ADOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2024.110150
- Antisocial personality disorder: a current review.ReviewCurrent psychiatry reports · 2013Glenn AL, Johnson AK, Raine ADOI: 10.1007/s11920-013-0427-7
- Antisocial personality disorder:Failure to balance excitation/inhibition?ReviewNeuropharmacology · 2025Lesch KP, Gorbunov N
Article
Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a personality disorder defined by a chronic pattern of behavior that disregards the rights and well-being of others. People with ASPD often exhibit behavior that conflicts with social norms, leading to issues with interpersonal relationships, employment, and legal matters. The condition generally manifests in childhood or early adolescence, with a high rate of associated conduct problems and a tendency for symptoms to peak in late adolescence and early adulthood.
The prognosis for ASPD is complex, with high variability in outcomes. Individuals with severe ASPD symptoms may have difficulty forming stable relationships, maintaining employment, and avoiding criminal behavior, resulting in higher rates of divorce, unemployment, homelessness, and incarceration. In extreme cases, ASPD may lead to violent or criminal behaviors, often escalating in early adulthood. Research indicates that individuals with ASPD have an elevated risk of suicide, particularly those who also engage in substance misuse or have a history of incarceration. Additionally, children raised by parents with ASPD may be at greater risk of delinquency and mental health issues themselves.