Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Diagnosis & Tests (NPD, Narcissism, Self-Centeredness)

News Center

Health Centers

Medical Encyclopedia

Drugs & Medications

Diseases & Conditions

Medical Symptoms

Med. Tests & Exams

Surgery & Procedures

Injuries & Wounds

Diet & Nutrition

Special Topics

$\"$alt_text\"$ ');"); } else { echo" $\"$alt_text\"$ "; } ?>

You are here : 3-RX.com > Medical Encyclopedia > Diseases and Conditions > Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Diagnosis & Tests
Category : Health Centers > Mental Health (Mental Disorders)

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Alternate Names : NPD, Narcissism, Self-Centeredness

Narcissistic Personality Disorder | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

A psychological evaluation is performed, and the diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder is based on the pattern of symptoms. Psychological testing is sometimes used to help diagnose NPD.

Previous section		Next section
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Symptoms & Signs		Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Prevention & Expectations

Author: Ann Reyes, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/02/01

$\"$alt_text\"$ ');"); } else { echo" $\"$alt_text\"$ "; } ?>