User:Mr. Ibrahem/Schizoid personality disorder

Schizoid personality disorder (SPD or SzPD) is characterized by a long term pattern of little desire for social relationships and limited emotions. Those affected have little concern regarding others opinions of them. This exists across all situations. Symptoms start by early adulthood. Social isolation often results.

The cause is unclear. Risk factors include family history, which is estimated to contribute about 30% of the risk. It is classified as a cluster A personality disorders. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms, after ruling out other possible causes such as autism spectrum disorder and depression.

Treatments have not been well studied. Some evidence supports the use of counselling. Medications may be used to treat associated conditions such as depression. Most people with the condition do not see it is a problem and thus do not actively seek out help for it. Long term outcomes are frequently poor.

It is estimated to affect 3 to 5% of people. It occurs more often in males than females. The disorder was first included in the DSM-III in 1980.