Sexual Dysfunction and Personality Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction and Personality Disorders

Please refer to the class list tab to see which group you belong in. It is simply a numerical standing based alphabetically. Count your standing from the top down. Class members 1-7 are in Group 1, 8-14 are in Group 2, and 15-20+ are Group 3. This is not a group project. You each post an individual response to the initial topic.

Group 1: The list of causes or differential diagnoses of sexual dysfunction is quite extensive, but Gabbard’s doesn’t go into much detail on this topic. For this week’s discussion, research potential causes and differential diagnoses of sexual dysfunction and provide a thorough listing of your findings. This will likely include factors in categories like medical, psychiatric, psychosocial, pharmacotherapy, among other categories. Also discuss psychiatric medications that are implicated in sexual dysfunction, those that can improve sexual dysfunction, as well as non-psychiatric medications that are used to treat sexual dysfunction.

Personality disorders are often seen comorbid with other psychiatric illnesses. Some have a much higher prevalence than others and often complicate the clinical picture. Of all the personality disorders (PD), borderline PD, histrionic PD, antisocial PD, and narcissistic PD are frequently seen and demand the attention of the provider.

Group 2: Discuss the limitations of treatment for borderline and histrionic PD and what can be done from a psychopharmacological perspective.

Group 3: Discuss the limitations of treatment for antisocial and narcissistic PD and what can be done from a psychopharmacological perspective.

Post your initial response by Wednesday at midnight. Respond to at least one student with a different assigned DB question by Sunday at midnight. Both responses must be a minimum of 150 words, scholarly written, APA formatted, and referenced. A minimum of 2 scholarly references are required (other than your text). Refer to the Grading Rubric for Online Discussion in the Course Resource section.