Dependent Personality Disorder

1. Treatment

1.1. Psychotherapy

1.2. Sometimes medication

2. Prevalence

2.1. 0.49% of adults have DPD

2.2. 18-29 year olds are more likely to develop DPD

3. Characteristics

3.1. Strong dependence on others

3.2. Excessive anxiety and fear

3.3. Avoidance of responsibility

4. Causes

4.1. Possibly genetics

4.2. Parental behavior and attitudes

4.3. Early trauma