Personality consists of thinking, feeling and behaving. A person with Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) thinks, feels and behaves in ways which may cause problems for themself and others. Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) is a disregard and violation of other’s rights, and impulsive and irresponsible behaviour. More young adults have Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) than older adults. A person with Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) may show symptoms of another type of Personality Disorder (PD).

 

Symptoms of Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD)

Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) involves aggression, irritability and deceitfulness. A person with Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) has a reckless disregard for the safety of themself and others, a lack of remorse, and is unable to maintain relationships and conform to social norms. Many male prisoners have Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD). Like all Personality Disorders, APD is considered either a definable and treatable mental health problem or a label for socially unacceptable behaviour.

Causes of Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD)

Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) may be related to adolescence, alcoholic parents, childhood antisocial behaviour, parents with Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), childhood abuse, or childhood Conduct Disorder (CD). APD may also be related to neglect, parental abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, or violent parents. Triggers for Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) may include alcohol abuse, debt, drug abuse, or personal relationships.

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