While we've all tossed the term "narcissist" around casually, actual narcissism is far more complex than just someone who posts too many selfies. Narcissistic traits exist on a spectrum, with some ...

With how much narcissism has grown in people, you probably have encountered someone you suspected might be a ...

Subtypes of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) may include grandiose NPD and vulnerable NPD. Alternatively, people may also refer to “grandiosity” and “vulnerability” in NPD. The term narcissism ...

Malignant narcissism involves many of the typical traits of narcissism but takes them to a more intense and sinister level. Jasper James via Getty Images It’s hard enough dealing with garden-variety ...

Narcissism is a term that has become increasingly common in conversations about personality traits and relationships. At its core, narcissism is a fascination with oneself, often accompanied by a ...

A study in Italy found that individuals with pronounced narcissistic traits are more likely to self-report having unusual, aggression-laden sexual fantasies and behaviors. The research was published ...

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is 1 of 10 clinically recognized personality disorders. Though NPD is only one official diagnosis, doctors further classify the condition into 2 types.

The narcissists in your life are easy to spot, right? They dominate conversations, lack empathy, and take credit for everything (including other people’s accomplishments). But those traits describe ...

Social media has made the topic of mental health accessible to everyone, which is a welcome change from the past, when people were unaware of the patterns of behavior that abusive or unkind partners ...

In simple terms, a scapegoat is someone unfairly targeted with projected shame, rage, and blame by another person or group. In an emotionally illiterate or volatile narcissistic family, it is common ...