Chapter 5 - Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)»Disorders of adult personality and behavior (F60-F69)»Dependent personality disorder (F60.7)
F60.7
Dependent personality disorder
Related indications (MeSH) (2)
A personality disorder characterized by a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of that leads to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts. (From DSM-IV, 1994)
Personality Disorders4 drugs (4 approved)
A major deviation from normal patterns of behavior.