The co-morbidity of axis I disorders and axis II personality disorders is reviewed. As expected, co-morbid diagnoses in most studies yielded poorer outcomes. The early recognition of both axis I and axis II disorders, particularly in late childhood and adolescence, may prevent the later development of adult axis I and axis II psychopathology. The clinical relevance of the categorical versus dimensional classification of personality disorders is discussed.
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