Exploring Novel Interventions and Treatment Approaches for Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a complex mental health condition characterized by an inflated self-image, grandiose tendencies, and a necessity for external admiration. Furthermore, individuals with NPD commonly exhibit a notable lack of empathy, struggling to empathize with the emotions and experiences of others. This constellation of traits poses unique challenges in clinical settings, notably due to these individuals’ resistance to conventional treatment methods. As such, NPD demands innovative therapeutic strategies that can effectively address its multifaceted nature and improve patient outcomes in psychiatric practice.

This Research Topic aims to explore and evaluate novel interventions and treatment frameworks for NPD, focusing on their effectiveness and practical application in clinical settings. The goal is to enrich the pool of therapeutic options available for managing NPD, thus enhancing patient care and treatment success. Emphasis will be given to pioneering approaches and technologies that promise to reshape the landscape of NPD treatment.

To gather further insights in innovative NPD treatments, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
•    Evaluation of mindfulness-based and schema-focused therapies in the context of NPD.
•    Assessment of the efficacy and limitations of technology-assisted treatments.
•    Analysis of case studies or clinical trials investigating new interventions.
•    Exploration of the mechanisms underlying successful NPD treatment outcomes.
•    Discussion of ethical issues and challenges in implementing novel therapeutic strategies.

Additionally, we are open to a variety of article formats as outlined in the Frontiers in Psychiatry submission guidelines, including Original Research articles, Reviews, Method articles, Clinical Trials, and Case Reports.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Community Case Study
• Conceptual Analysis
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• ... View all formats

Articles that are accepted for publication by our external editors following rigorous peer review incur a publishing fee charged to Authors, institutions, or funders.

Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Community Case Study
• Conceptual Analysis
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Registered Report
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Narcissistic Personality, Grandiosity, Ego-syntonic behaviour, Normative Disillusionment, Novel Interventions, Diagnosis Recognition, Treatment Strategies

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.