According to the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM), there are 9 traits of schizotypal personality disorder, also know as STPD that are a part of the diagnosis. Here's how to spot the 9 signs of schizotypal personality disorder according to clinical psychologist and MedCircle personality disorder expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula. Want access to 900+ videos like this one, live workshops, and more? Check out our Membership options at https://www.medcircle.com/ 00:00 Intro 00:26 1. Ideas of reference (not delusions) 01:25 2. Odd beliefs or magical thinking 02:57 3. Unusual perceptual experiences (not hallucinations) 04:37 4. Odd thinking and/or speech 05:54 5. Suspiciousness or paranoid ideation 07:12 6. Inappropriate or constricted affect 08:48 7. Odd/eccentric behavior or appearance 10:09 8. Lack of close friends or confidants 11:09 9. Social anxiety stemming from paranoia #personalitydisorder #mentalhealth #medcircle #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #personalitydisorders