Necessary update according to the alternative DSM-5 model - Relevant: 40-50% of patients in psychiatric and psychotherapeutic treatment have a personality disorder. A competent and critical compilation from childhood to old age: What characterizes personality disorders and how are they diagnosed in a contemporary manner? There have been significant changes in recent years, not least with the publication of the DSM-5. For your practical work, renowned experts in the field of personality disorders summarize what you should know about the new etiological concepts, diagnostics, and their therapy. The book provides beginners with an overview of the subject, while experienced colleagues benefit from opportunities for deepening and updating their knowledge. The contributions expand on the generally welcomed dimensional perspective.