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APD is a prevalent personality disorder, one that causes moderate to severe life impairment. Despite its severity, effective treatment regimens have been developed that reduce social avoidance and help these individuals increase their quality of life. Although researchers have made some strides toward understanding the condition, much remains to be done, particularly in regards to the psychosocial factors that contribute to the disorder and may be key to treating it.
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Alden, L.E., Laposa, J.M., Taylor, C.T. (2006). Avoidant Personality Disorder. In: Fisher, J.E., O’Donohue, W.T. (eds) Practitioner’s Guide to Evidence-Based Psychotherapy. Springer, Boston, MA . https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-28370-8_10
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