Schema-focused therapy employs types of cognitive-behavioral therapy.

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Pharmacological treatment for NPD has not been established yet but medicine can be used to treat symptoms. For example, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers can be prescribed. Additionally, long-term therapy can be used to work on symptoms and develop coping skills. Types of psychotherapy for people with NPD may include psychodynamic, transference-focused, and schema-focused therapy.

Treatment options for people with NPD.

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder: National Library of Medicine

Psychodynamic psychotherapy focuses on helping the patient become self-aware of what triggers certain behaviors and how to cope with them.

Psychodynamic psychotherapy

Transference-focused therapy focuses on the patient's expression of their emotions towards the therapist.

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