| Prevalence |
Approximately 2% of the general population will have histrionic personality disorder at some point during their lives (Grant, Hasin, et al., 2004). Among people seeking treatment in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, the prevalence of this disorder is 10–15%. |
| Comorbidity |
Common comorbid personality disorders are borderline, narcissistic, antisocial, and dependent personality disorders (Skodol, 2005). Common comorbid psychological disorders are somatic symptom disorders and major depressive disorder. |
| Onset |
As with other personality disorders, symptoms must emerge by young adulthood. |
| Course |
Symptoms of histrionic personality disorder may improve over time but rarely completely resolve (Seivewright et al., 2002). |
| Gender Differences |
Some studies find histrionic personality disorder to occur as frequently in men as in women, but others find that it is diagnosed more frequently in women. Men with histrionic personality disorder may appear “macho” and seek attention for their athletic skills, not their appearance. |
| Source: Unless otherwise noted, the source is American Psychiatric Association, 2000, 2013. |