| Prevalence |
The prevalence of dependent personality disorder in the American population is less than 1% (Grant, Hasin, et al., 2004). |
| Comorbidity |
Common comorbid personality disorders are avoidant, borderline, and histrionic personality disorders. Common psychological disorders are mood disorders and anxiety disorders. |
| Onset |
As required by the diagnostic criteria, symptoms must emerge by young adulthood. |
| Course |
Symptoms may improve over time, to the point where the person no longer meets the criteria for the disorder (Markowitz et al., 2005). |
| Gender Differences |
In the general population, women tend to be diagnosed with dependent personality disorder more often than men (Torgersen, 2005). |
| Source: Unless otherwise noted, citations are to American Psychiatric Association, 2000, 2013. |