Free Republic 3rd Qtr 2025 Fundraising Target: $81,000 Receipts & Pledges to-date: $13,038
16%  
Woo hoo!! And we're now over 16%!! Thank you all very much!! God bless.

Keyword: pcstuff

Brevity: Headers | « Text »
  • 1 in 5 young adults has personality disorder

    12/02/2008 2:52:59 AM PST · by Baladas · 63 replies · 1,557+ views
    Associated Press ^ | Dec 2 | LINDSEY TANNER
    CHICAGO (AP) - Almost one in five young American adults has a personality disorder that interferes with everyday life, and even more abuse alcohol or drugs, researchers reported Monday in the most extensive study of its kind. The disorders include problems such as obsessive or compulsive tendencies and anti-social behavior that can sometimes lead to violence. The study also found that fewer than 25 percent of college-aged Americans with mental problems get treatment. One expert said personality disorders may be overdiagnosed. But others said the results were not surprising since previous, less rigorous evidence has suggested mental problems are common...