- Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition where a person believes they are better than everyone else.
- Narcissistic personality disorder affects around 1 to 6 people out of 100.
- Symptoms include always wanting attention, expressing entitlement and struggling with criticism.
- Causes can be a mix of family history, childhood experiences and mental health issues.
- Psychotherapies are the most useful treatment method for narcissistic personality disorder.
Source: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/narcissistic-personality-disorder-npd
GENERAL INFO
Health Direct: Narcissistic personality disorder
Psychology Today: Narcissistic personality disorder
Psycom: Narcissistic personality disorder
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you such as help you speak to your parents or get you to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
Call Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Health Direct: NPD
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
Crewing for or Helping Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
Choose help: Is your teen a narcissist
Verywell Family: How to deal with a narcissistic daughter
