JOURNAL ARTICLE

Recent Studies from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) Add New Data to Personality Disorders (Schema Therapy for Avoidant Personality Disorder: Working with Dysfunctional Coping Modes).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2026. P. 3285 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

This article focuses on research from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Karnataka, India, examining the use of Schema Therapy (ST) for treating Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD). Schema Therapy targets Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMS) and schema modes, which are emotional and behavioral states influencing personality disorders. The study presents a single-case analysis of a 22-year-old female with AvPD and depression, highlighting therapeutic challenges related to dysfunctional coping modes and the importance of interventions like limited reparenting and empathic confrontation. The research notes limited generalizability due to confounding factors such as concurrent medication and emphasizes the role of therapeutic relationships in addressing coping strategies. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2026/03, p3285
  • Document Type:Abstract
  • Subject Area:Psychology
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:191941664
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