Cluster-B personality disorder features in major depressive disorder

Pages: 1593-1595
Abhijatya Dhar and Anisha Juneja (Amity Institute of Behavioural Health and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh)

Individuals with underlying personality disorder features have been observed to be more vulnerable to developing Axis I conditions, most commonly affective disorders, followed by anxiety and substance abuse disorders. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between underlying Cluster-B Personality Disorder features and the severity of Major Depressive Disorder. Males and females in the age group of 18-35 years with a confirmed diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder were assessed on the severity of depression using Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI) and cluster B personality disorder features using Personality Diagnostic Questionnaire (PDQ 4+). On the basis of total scores measured on BDI and PDQ, the results were calculated using measures of central tendency and Pearson’s Correlation method. The results indicated individuals scoring high on Cluster-B Personality Disorder features also scored high on severity of Major Depressive Disorder. The study hence has theoretical and psychotherapeutic implications in the field of mental health.