Term ID: T4376

Paranoid Personality Disorder

/paranoid-personality-disorder/
Pervasive pattern of distrust and suspiciousness of others, interpreting motives as malevolent without sufficient evidence.
Example: Individuals who constantly suspect others of deception, doubt loyalty of friends, and perceive attacks on their character.

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Reference: American Psychiatric Association (2013)