1. Introduction
Challenging the stigma of personality disorder labels
Why focusing on strengths matters in mental health conversations
Purpose of the article: exploring the often-overlooked positive traits
2. Understanding the Nature of Personality Disorders
What defines a personality disorder? (Brief, accessible explanation)
The problem with focusing only on dysfunction
The spectrum of personality: not black-and-white, but nuanced
3. Flipping the Script: From Symptoms to strengths
Duality of traits: how often “problematic “ behaviors are caused by strengths in overdrive
The role of environment and coping in how traits manifest
Real-life examples of strengths hidden beneath the surface