Published on June 13, 2017

Histrionic personality disorder


A chronic mental condition that affects thinking, perceiving, and relating to others.

Overview

Genes play a role in the development of personality disorders. Abuse or instability during childhood also may increase risk.

Symptoms

A person with histrionic personality disorder seeks attention, talks dramatically with strong opinions, is easily influenced, has rapidly changing emotions, and thinks relationships are closer than they are.

Treatments

Treatment may include talk therapy and drugs.