What is Narcissism Part 1: The Problem with NPD

This video is the first part of a two video series.

The popular idea of narcissism is deeply flawed. Narcissists are often portrayed as villains: evil, vain, manipulative, and cruel. Such portrayals rest on the problematic DSM-5 definition of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), and research supporting it using the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI). Unfortunately, neither the DSM construct nor the NPI actually describe or measure mental illness. Instead, they both describe a personality type that is maladaptive in some settings, but highly adaptive in others.

In this video, narcissism specialist Dr. Mark Ettensohn breaks down the highly stigmatized concept of narcissism, citing recent research that calls the validity and utility of the DSM model of NPD into question.

Dr. Ettensohn is also author of the book, Unmasking Narcissism: A Guide to Understanding the Narcissist in Your Life, available on Amazon here https://amzn.to/3nG9FgH.

To learn more about NPD from a compassionate perspective, visit Dr. Ettensohn's website at www.DrEttensohn.com.

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