American and European descriptions, diagnosis, treatment, research, and booklets from Internet Mental Health.

According to the DSM-IV (1994, p. 638), the essential feature of the schizoid personality disorder and quote;is a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings.&quote; These individuals appear to lack a desire for intimacy. They spend time alone and select activities that do not include interaction with others.

Discription and features, diagnostic criteria, associated features, and differential diagnosis of the schizoid personality disorder.