Dependent personality disorder
 | This article needs more sources. (September 2025) |
| Dependent personality disorder | |
|---|---|
| Classification and external resources | |
| ICD-10 | F60.7 |
| ICD-9 | 301.6 |
| MedlinePlus | 000941 |
| MeSH | D003859 |
A dependent personality disorder (DPD) is a type of anxious personality disorder that involves a psychological dependence on other people. It is a long-term (chronic) condition in which people depend on others to meet their emotional and physical needs.
According to the Cleveland Clinic:
People with DPD often feel helpless, submissive and incapable of taking care of themselves. They may have trouble making simple decisions.
DPD is treatable. Psychotherapy is a key treatment; medications may also be used.
Only a small percentage of people with dependent personality disorders are eventually able to manage on their own.[source?]
References
- 1 2 3 "Dependent Personality Disorder". Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
- ↑ Hansen, Briton J.; Thomas, Janelle; Torrico, Tyler J. (2025), "Dependent Personality Disorder", StatPearls, Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing, PMID 39163425, retrieved 2025-09-16
