Review on the Present Condition of Histrionic Personality Disorder
Review on the Present Condition of Histrionic Personality Disorder

Summary/Abstract: Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) firstly appeared in DSM II under the name ofhysterical personality disorder. It is characterized by exhibitionist behavior, constantattention seeking, rapidly shifting emotions and high suggestibility. Although its current namefirstly appeared in the third edition of DSM, little research has been made specifically on thisdisorder. Low prevalence and high comorbidity with other personality disorders might act ascauses for the general lack of interest in this disorder. The presents study offers a multifaceted perspective on HPD, aiming at discussing its historical roots, some of the mostimportant theories that explain its causes, its prevalence and the ways to assess HPD. Inaddition, its second aim was to present the most important correlates of HPD. Althoughnarrow, previous research offers some support for maintaining HPD as a personalitydisorder, contrary to some opinions that consider it should be replaced or eliminated fromDSM. In conclusion, this paper highlights the current opinions on HPD and offers a look at itsimplication in the domain of mental health.

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