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Antisocial personality disorder

Pattern of disregard and violation of the rights of others, impulsiveness and lack of remorse, since adolescence.

Common signs

Breaking rules and lawsDeceit and impulsivityLack of remorse

Tips

For you

  1. Specialist intervention
  2. Also treat any addictions
  3. If you are experiencing violence, ask for help

For family and friends

  1. Set clear limits and protect yourself
  2. Don't cover up the consequences for them

When to ask for help

  1. If you are experiencing violence: 016 or 112
  2. If substances are being used

Warning signs

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1. Repeatedly breaks rules or laws
2. Lies or deceives for personal gain
3. Is impulsive and doesn't plan
4. Gets into fights or assaults
5. Disregards their own and others' safety
6. Doesn't meet their responsibilities
7. Shows no remorse
8. Had behaviour problems before the age of 15

Free resources

Downloadable PDF sheetSigns, tips and resources to print or save016: support for victims of gender-based violence (Spain)Free external resourceConfederación SALUD MENTAL ESPAÑA (Spanish mental health confederation)Free external resourceAll our free guidesFree resource from Clínica Vivaldi

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Reviewed by María Teresa Fernández Vicente, health psychologist and neuropsychologist (registration no. CV17304), in November 2026. Educational information prepared by the Clínica Vivaldi team based on the DSM-5-TR classification. It does not replace a professional assessment and cannot be used to diagnose.