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Avoidant Personality Disorder Definition
Common names:
  • Avoidant Personality Disorder
  • Personality Disorder Avoidant
A person with avoidant personality disorder has a mental illness that results in fear of criticism, feelings of inadequacy, and timid behavior.

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Last Updated: Sep 11, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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