Personality Disorders
A personality disorder is a type of mental disorder in which you have a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning and behaving. A person with a personality disorder has trouble perceiving and relating to situations and people. This causes significant problems and limitations in relationships, social activities, work and school.
In some cases, you may not realize that you have a personality disorder because your way of thinking and behaving seems natural to you. And you may blame others for the challenges you face.
Personality disorders usually begin in the teenage years or early adulthood. There are many types of personality disorders. Some types may become less obvious throughout middle age.
Source: Mayo Clinic
Types of Personality Disorders
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Symptoms
- There is a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years, as indicated by three or more of the following:
- Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest
- Deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure
- Impulsivity or the failure to plan ahead
- Irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults
- Reckless disregard for the safety of self or others
- Consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations
- Lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another.
Individuals may experience variations in symptoms and severity.
Risk Factors
- The individual is at least age 18 years
- There is evidence of Conduct Disorder with onset before age 15 years
- The occurrence of antisocial behavior is not exclusively during the course of Schizophrenia or a Manic Episode
Treatment
- Medical treatment - Hospitalization
- Psychosocial treatment - Individual psychotherapy, Group therapy, Family therapy, Other psychosocial therapies
Resources
Symptoms
- Avoiding occupational activities that involve significant interpersonal contact, because of fears of criticism, disapproval, or rejection
- Unwilling to get involved with people unless certain of being liked
- Showing restraint within intimate relationships because of the fear of being shamed or ridiculed
- Preoccupied with being criticized or rejected in social situations
- Inhibited in new interpersonal situations because of feelings of inadequacy
- Viewing self as socially inept, personally unappealing, or inferior to others
- Unusually reluctant to take personal risks or to engage in any new activities because they may prove embarrassing
Individuals may experience variations in symptoms and severity.
Risk Factors
- Individuals with this personality disorder are socially inhibited, usually feel inadequate, and are overly sensitive to criticism.
Treatment
- Medical treatment
- Psychosocial treatment
- Individual psychotherapy
- Group therapy
Resources
Symptoms
- A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:
- has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)
- is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love.
- believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions)
- requires excessive admiration
- has a sense of entitlement (e.g., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations)
- is interpersonally exploitative (e.g., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends)
- lacks empathy is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feeling and needs of others
- is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her 9.) shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes
Individuals may experience variations in symptoms and severity.
Treatment
- Medical treatment - Hospitalization
- Psychosocial Treatment
- Individual psychotherapy
- Group therapy
Resources
Symptoms
- Key features of OCD:
- Obsessions
- Compulsions
- Insight
- Resistance
- Shame and secrecy
- Long-lasting symptoms
Individuals may experience variations in symptoms and severity.
Risk Factors
- OCD is sometimes accompanied by depression, eating disorders, substance abuse disorder, a personality disorder, attention deficit disorder, or another of the anxiety disorders.
- There is an increased rate of OCD in people with Tourette' s syndrome.
- Other illnesses that may be linked to OCD are trichotillomania (the repeated urge to pull out scalp hair, eyelashes, or other body hair), body dysmorphic disorder (excessive preoccupation with imaginary or exaggerated defects in appearance), and hypochondriasis (the fear of having -- despite medical evaluation and reassurance - a serious disease).
Treatment
Clinical research has provided information leading to both pharmacological and behavioral treatments that can benefit the person with OCD. One patient may benefit significantly from behavior therapy, while another will benefit from pharmacotherapy. Some others may use both medication and behavior therapy. Others may begin with medication to gain control over their symptoms and then continue with behavior therapy. Which therapy to use should be decided by the individual patient in consultation with his or her therapist.
Resources
Men’s Peer Support Group
Women’s Peer Support
Friends and Family Support Group
Youth Peer Support
Senior’s Tea & Tales – Winnipeg
Mixed Coffee and Chat
Mixed Bipolar
Mixed Depression & Anxiety
Wellness Peer Support Group – Westman
Soul Sisters
Brandon Men’s Activity Club
Bipolar Peer Support Group
Tea & Tales – Selkirk
Young Adult Peer Support Group
Men’s Peer Support Group
Book Club
Game Night
Lac du Bonnet – Tea & Tales
Join us every week for a confidential and safe place to talk.
This is an open group for anyone who identifies as a man,18+ living in Manitoba.
IN PERSON
Mondays
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Facilitator: Matthew C., Shawn D., and Daniel
These in-person and online groups for women welcome open, honest and heartfelt connections and conversations. We aim to provide coping techniques, and support for women struggling with their mental health.
*PLEASE NOTE*
The Women’s Peer Support Group scheduled for this evening has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
IN PERSON
Thursdays
6:45 pm to 7:45 pm
Facilitator: Katherine, Alexandria, Sara S. Karly M. and Melanie
This group offers support to friends and family to help them deal with mood disorders diagnosed or undiagnosed and welcomes them to experience support and connection.
This online group offers a safe space for youth under 17 years of age where they can come together and chat about their own mental health and seek help for any mood disorders they might be dealing with.
Location: Our office at 100-4 Fort Street, Winnipeg.
Please note: This group is on hold until further notice.
IN PERSON
Thursdays
On Hold
Facilitator: Kennedy
Our Seniors Tea & Tales is all about coming together for an afternoon tea or coffee to share experiences and discuss a variety of topics about mental health, or simply to connect with other people in a similar age group!
Location: Our office at 100-4 Fort Street, Winnipeg.
IN PERSON
Tuesdays
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Facilitator: Pam H. & Barb F.
This in-person group is offered to all in community and their families. We provide an educational component along with resources in each group.
IN PERSON
Tuesdays
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Facilitator: Matt
This in-person group is for anyone who is suffering from bipolar diagnosed or undiagnosed and welcomes them to experience support, conversations and connection.
IN PERSON
Tuesdays
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Facilitator: Marie S. & Richard
This is an in-person group for anyone struggling with depression or anxiety diagnosed or undiagnosed. We welcome you to experience connection and conversation along with support and resources to help you heal.
IN PERSON
Thursdays
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Facilitator: Jezz
This is an online mixed group that focuses on wellness topics, addressing all mood disorders, diagnosed or undiagnosed and welcomes everyone to experience an evening of support and connection.
Please note: There is no charge for this group and we do not meet on statutory holidays. This group meets next on April 15 & 29, 2024.
To join the group and receive the Zoom link or for more information, please contact adassist@moodmb.ca or call/text our Brandon office at (204) 721-2174.
ONLINE
Mondays
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
A community of women who care about each other and who welcome open, honest, heartfelt connections and conversations. Come join a sacred space of nonjudgmental & confidential sharing.
Please note: There is no charge for this group and we do not meet on statutory holidays.
To join the group and receive the Zoom link or for more information, please contact adassist@moodmb.ca or call/text our Brandon office at (204) 721-2174.
ONLINE
Wednesdays
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Facilitator: Susan
This group is aimed primarily at men 40+ but those younger are welcome as well. The group fosters socialization and connection amongst men in a workshop setting. This group does not meet on statutory holidays. (No charge for this group.)
To receive the link to this group or for further information, please contact Marian at westman@moodmb.ca or at 204-721-2174
IN PERSON
Wednesdays
12:30 to 2:00 pm
Facilitator: In person at the BNRC Creation Nation Maker Space in Brandon, Manitoba
Join an online meeting of local peers living with bipolar disorder, diagnosed or undiagnosed for an evening of conversation, support and connection.
Please note: There is no charge for this group and we do not meet on statutory holidays. This group meets bi-weekly and will meet next on April 11 & 25, 2024.
To join the group and receive the Zoom link or for more information, please contact adassist@moodmb.ca or call/text our Brandon office at (204) 721-2174
ONLINE
Thursdays
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Our Seniors Tea & Tales is all about coming together for an afternoon tea or coffee to share experiences and discuss a variety of topics about mental health, or simply to connect with other people in a similar age group!
Location: The Gordon Howard Centre, 384 Eveline St., Selkirk, MB. This group meets every Thursday.
No registration required.
IN PERSON
Every Thursday
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Facilitator: Susan
Join us every Thursday evening from 5:00 – 6:00 pm for a confidential and safe place to talk. This is an open group for 18+ living in Manitoba.
Please note: this group is on hold until further notice.
Join us every week for a confidential and safe place to talk.
This is an open group for anyone who identifies as a man,18+ living in Manitoba.
IN PERSON
Monday's
5:30 - 6:30 pm at 4 Fort Street
Facilitator: Matthew C., Shawn D., and Daniel
Operating as a partnership between MDAM and the MHERC Library, the MDAM book club meets in person in our Winnipeg office every Wednesday from 6 – 7:00 pm in the MHERC Library. The third session of the book club kicks off on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 with “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown. The book will be loaned to you through the MHERC library and is to be returned at the end. There is a small $10 fee payable at the start which helps to cover the cost of the workbook. To register, email Pam at mixedprogram@moodmb.ca.
IN PERSON
January 24, 2024
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Facilitator: Pamela H. & Sarah V. (MHERC)
✨ Dive into the magic of Friday nights at MDAM – it’s Game Night! 🎲🌙
Every Friday night, MDAM opens its doors at 6:00 pm at 100-4 Fort Street in Winnipeg for a good old-fashioned games night. 🕹️🎉
Game play kicks off at 6:30 pm, carrying the excitement through until 10:00 pm. Bring along a buddy or make some new friends as we gather to play an array of games – dice, cards, and board games galore!
But here’s the deal: At MDAM, we’re all about good vibes and creating a safe and enjoyable space for everyone. Unsportsmanlike conduct or a negative attitude won’t fly here. If such behavior is observed, we’ll kindly ask you to leave. So bring your best attitude, a zest for fun, and let’s create unforgettable moments together! 😄🌈 Join us for a night of games, giggles, and good times! 🎲🌟
Thank you to Across the Board, Victory Pints and Toad Hall Toys for their generous donation of board games. Big thank you also to our members who have donated games – Stephanie, Penny and Shawn.
**PLEASE NOTE: Game night will not take place on Friday, March 29th as our office is closed for Good Friday.**
IN PERSON
Friday Nights
Doors open 6:00 pm, Game play 6:30 - 10:00 pm
Facilitator: Pamela H.
Our Seniors Tea & Tales is all about coming together for an afternoon tea or coffee to share experiences and discuss a variety of topics about mental health, or simply to connect with other people in a similar age group!
This is a new group in the Lac du Bonnet area that is starting up on March 4, 2024. The group will meet the second Monday of each month.
Location: The Lutheran Church of the Cross, 253 McArthur Avenue, Lac du Bonnet.
No registration required.
IN PERSON
Second Monday of the Month
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Facilitator: Bianca Tetrault