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histrionic personality disorder

noun

, Pathology.
  1. a psychological disorder usually beginning in early adulthood, characterized by excessive emotional expression and attention-seeking behavior. : HPD


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Psychologist Shannon Curry, a witness for Depp, diagnosed Heard with borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder — despite having never treated her.

Called to the stand by Mr Depp's team, forensic psychologist Dr Shannon Curry told jurors she believed Amber Heard suffered from twin diagnoses: borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder.

From BBC

After three weeks and nearly 30 witnesses from Johnny Depp’s legal team in his defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard in Fairfax County, the defense began calling its witnesses Tuesday afternoon, starting with a rebuttal against a previous witness who said the actress showed symptoms of borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder.

"Additionally, research suggests that borderline personality disorder has a strong relationship with adverse childhood experiences, and there may also be a relationship between histrionic personality disorder and adverse childhood experiences," Lurie said.

From Salon

According to the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders — considered the "bible" for classifying and diagnosing mental disorders — borderline personality disorder is "a pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity, beginning in early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts"; whereas histrionic personality disorder is characterized "by individuals who are flamboyant, seek attention, and demonstrate an excessive emotionality."

From Salon

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