prognosis
Last reviewed 01/2018
Many psychopaths become better adjusted on reaching their thirties.
Follow-up studies show that at least some subjects with severe forms of psychopathy improve in terms of survival in the community, employment, remaining unconvicted, and maintaining marriage over time.
Notes:
- NICE suggest that the course of antisocial personality disorder is variable
and although recovery is attainable over time, some people may continue to
experience social and interpersonal difficulties
- antisocial personality disorder is often comorbid with depression, anxiety, and alcohol and drug misuse
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