Case Study Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Background Information
Schizotypal Personailty Disorder is a Cluster A Personality Disorder according to the DSM-V. The personality disorders classified under Cluster A are deemed as “odd or eccentric” (Biedel 394). Case Study History for Ben reveals multiple symptoms that match certain deficits of Schizotypal Personality Disorder which includes: odd beliefs or magical thinking that influences behavior and is inconsistent with subculture norms, unusual perceptual experiences, odd thinking and speech, suspiciousness or paranoid ideation, inappropriate or constricted affect, behavior or appearance that is odd, eccentric or peculiar, and lack of close friends or confidants other than first-degree relatives (DSM-5). Ben was the only child to young
It is a chronic disorder and he has been dealing with it for a long time now. There are no medical or laboratory tests that have a positive or negative result. It is diagnosed by a medical psychologists that thoroughly identifies the aspects of the disorder and correlates them to the appearance in the patient’s behaviors and thoughts. Because of this it is easy to diagnose Ben; however, it is hard to determine what treatments will benefit him. The progress of his treatment will increase depending on how willing he is to receive help and work towards bettering his actions and thoughts. He is not particularly aware of how different his ways of life are opposed to others. His perception has always been that way, so all of it is normative to him, even if it is eccentric to others. To help with his social detachments and difficulties forming long-standing relationships, it would be ideal to have him attend group therapy, moreover with individuals that have similar social issues. In order for these group sessions to work effectively, it is important to encourage social interactions and relationship building, but also give Ben the opportunity to work at his own pace. If he feels pressured to meet and maintain relationships, he may become distressed and repress back into isolation. Another major factor aiding this transition is routine visits with a therapist. Overtime, Ben will build trust and hopefully be able to confide in his therapist. Forming this new relationship can positively affect his self-esteem and give him the ability to approach others comfortably in the future. Another form of treatment that will have an advantage over this disorder is medication. The typical medication prescribed to people with schizotypal personality disorder is antipsychotics. They suppress negative and illogical thoughts. These will also help