Clinical Characteristics of Hospitalized Military Patients With Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Clinical characteristics of 21 psychiatric military inpatients suffering from narcissistic personality disorder were compared to 42 inpatients with other personality disorders. Narcissistic patients tended to sexually abuse children, especially stepchildren, & they were more likely to be undergoing a separation, divorce or rejection (which usually led to hospital admission because of a suicide attempt or ideation). Findings are important for military programs which address spousal & child abuse.