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The Best Datasets for Innovators; Senior Healthcare.We have used many of these datasets below at HomeHero | Senior Home Care so this list is definitely biased towards datasets and tools for seniors.There are incredible government projects going on now to increase Health Transparency Policies that will reshape the industry. Message me if you are involved or would like to get more involved.Elder care APIhttp://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Site_Utilities/API_Reg/API_Registration.aspxConnects seniors with local resources such as AAOA, meals, home care, transportationHome health comparehttp://www.medicare.gov/homehealthcompare/About/What-Is-HHC.htmlServices offered by local facilities identified by zipcode (home health, PT, speech, social services, aides), quality of patient care and patient survey resultsNursing home comparehttp://www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/results.html#loc=22046&lat=38.8861125&lng=-77.1772737Nursing home characteristics (staffing, deficiencies identified in inspection, quality of care measures, address)Aging Statisticshttp://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Aging_Statistics/index.aspxA profile of older Americans, including both narrative and statistical charts. Features a profile of elderly populations by state, including a demographic breakdown,and financial profileNational Survey of Area Agencies on Aginghttp://www.agid.acl.gov/Resources/DataSources/AAA/The Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) survey was designed to provide basic descriptive information on AAA characteristics, health promotion and disease prevention activity, and management information systems and performance measurement. It is intended to identify areas in which AAAs play a major role in integrating, coordinating, and delivering services to those older persons in most need.State Program Reportshttp://www.agid.acl.gov/Resources/DataSources/SPR/The State Program Reports are the primary information system for states to report on the Older Americans Act (OAA) program of supportive services, nutrition, caregiver support, and other services they provide. Includes information about OAA participants, what services they receive, and what funding is expended on the program. Serves as a critical data source for measures of the performance of OAA programs.National Ombudsman Reporting System (NORS)http://www.agid.acl.gov/DataGlance/NORS/The annual reports summarize long term care ombudsman efforts on behalf of residents in long term care facilities, including information on cases, complaints, program statistics, and narrative reports. Includes info on bed counts, eldercare facility counts, as well as staff and volunteer countsMedicare Blue Buttonhttp://www.healthit.gov/patients-families/how-begin-downloading-and-using-your-health-recordsMedicare enrollees can download and use 3 years worth of Medicare claims data showing date and type of services received, address and specialty of providers, medications purchasedMU VDThttp://www.healthit.gov/providers-professionals/achieve-meaningful-use/core-measures-2/patient-ability-electronically-view-download-transmit-vdt-health-informationPatients have the ability to view online, download and transmit their health information within four business days of the information being available to the provider.National Long Term Care SurveyNational Long Term Care Survey (NLTCS) DataThe NLTCS is a nationally-representative sample both of the community and of institutionalized populations and is longitudinal in that sample persons join the survey once they reach 65 years of age and stay in the survey until they either die or are lost to follow-up. Ancillary surveys have been added to measure other characteristics of the 65 and older population, to include a Caregiver Survey to acquire data on informal caregivers themselves (done in 1989, 1999, and 2004).National Health and Aging Trends Study (must register to use data)http://www.nhats.org/In design and content, the The National Health and Aging Trends Study is intended to foster research that will guide efforts to reduce disability, maximize health and independent functioning, and enhance quality of life at older ages. Only available to academics.OpenFDAhttps://open.fda.gov/drug/event/This is the openFDA API endpoint for adverse drug events. An adverse event is submitted to the FDA to report any undesirable experience associated with the use of a drug, including serious drug side effects, product use errors, product quality problems, and therapeutic failures.Pillboxhttp://pillbox.nlm.nih.gov/developer.html#dataPillbox's API provides access to a search system designed to identify unknown pills. This system makes modifications to queries based on our knowledge of the data to provide results with greater relevancy.Drugs@FDAhttp://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ucm135821.htmFDA approved brand and generic prescriptions - includes patient information, labels, approval letters, reviewsNational Survey of Caregivers (Part of NHATS, must register to use data)Sensitive and Restricted Data FilesInterviews were conducted with helpers to NHATS participants who were receiving assistance with self-care, mobility, medical or household activities. The interview included questions on caregiving activities, duration and intensity, support services sought and used, effects on caregiver participation in activities including work, and demographics. Users must register and get approved for access. Only available to academic researchers.Caregiving in the USGeneral CaregivingBroad descriptive statistics that describe the caregiving population, their challenges, and demographic dataAlzheimer CaregiversCondition SpecificDescribes Alzheimers caregivers including care provided and diagnis processVeteran family caregiver resourcesAbout VAList of benefits, services and resources for family caregivers of veteransValuing the Invaluable: 2011 Update - The Growing Contributions and Costs of Family CaregivingValuing the Invaluable: 2011 Update - AARPThis report updates national and individual state estimates of the economic value of family caregiving using the most current available dataRand study of military caregivershttp://www.rand.org/health/projects/military-caregivers.htmlDescribes the magnitude of military caregiving in the US, the needs and characteristics of caregivers and the gaps in programs, policies and initiativesVA: Shared Decision Makinghttp://www.va.gov/geriatrics/guide/longtermcare/Shared_Decision_Making.aspVideos on how to perform care tasks (coordinate care, manage meds, wound care, activities of daily living)ARCH Respite Locactorhttp://archrespite.org/us-mapLocates respite services by state, age of person receivng care, conditions, provider featuresBenefits checkupBenefitsCheckUp.orgSearch tool to identify benefits available (given age/location and other personal characteristics) including food, medications, healthcare, utilitiesYouTube Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbhrcSdV1scCollection of videos on caregiving , including on VA post-911 caregivingEveryday tips and checklists for caregivershttp://www.caregiver.va.gov/toolbox/toolbox_tips.aspA set of checklists and tips for caregivers of veterans addressing managing patient files and medical records, managing medications, accessing resources, what to do when the person you care for is hospitalized, etcDiagnosis care sheetsDiagnosis Care SheetsPlain language resources describing various conditions including alxheimers, PTSD, TBI, ALS, ParkinsonsNational Survey of Older Americans Act (OAA) Participantshttp://www.agid.acl.gov/Resources/DataSources/NPS/The National Survey of OAA Programs is a collection of annual national surveys of recipients of select Title III services. Their purpose is to obtain performance outcome measurement information, which is then used in AoA’s GPRA plan and PART assessment. The survey instruments focus on consumer assessment of service quality and consumer-reported outcomes. The instruments also measure special needs characteristics such as physical and social functioning of the people who receive services.AgingStats.govhttp://agingstats.gov/agingstatsdotnet/main_site/default.aspxThis report provides the latest data on aspects of the lives of older Americans and their families. It is divided into five subject areas: population, economics, health status, health risks and behaviors, and health care.NY State - Sustaining Informal Caregiverhttp://www.aging.ny.gov/ReportsAndData/CaregiverReports/InformalCaregivers/SustainingInformalCaregiversPOMPSurveyReport.pdfNew York State Caregiver Support Programs: Report FindingsBrookdale Foundationwww.brookdalefoundation.orgPublishes resources to support caregivers, such as "GrandFacts: Data, Interpretation, and Implications For Caregivers"Veterans Benefit Factsheetshttp://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets.asp#BM1Fact sheets detailing benefits and services available to veterans.LeadingAge: CAST Technology Toolkitshttp://www.leadingage.org/CAST_Reports_and_Whitepapers.aspxNational and state level reports, roadmaps and whitepapers produced by CAST.Family Caregivers Providing Complex Chronic Care to Their Spouseshttp://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/info-04-2014/family-caregivers-providing-complex-chronic-care-to-spouses-AARP-ppi-health.htmlSpousal caregivers are particularly vulnerable because they are older, have lower educational levels and less income, and are less likely to be employed than nonspousal caregivers. This is the second of three reports that look into the different roles a family caregiver is in while performing complex medical/nursing tasks.Home Alone: Family Caregivers Providing Complex Chronic Carehttp://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/info-10-2012/home-alone-family-caregivers-providing-complex-chronic-care.htmlThis study challenges the common perception of family caregiving as a set of personal care and household chores that most adults already do or can easily master. This report documents the rapidly expanding role of family caregivers, which has growm to include performing medical/nursing tasks of the kind and complexity once only provided in hospitals.Caregiving in the U.S. - NAC and AARPhttp://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/learn/health-wellness/info-12-2012/Caregiving-in-the-us-2009.htmlThis report emphasizes the use of the Internet for information, what public policies would support caregivers, and the use of technology in caregiving. Areas examined in the study include the prevalence of caregivers in the U.S., demographic characteristics of caregivers and care recipients, and how caregivers are affected by their role at work, at home, and in their health situation.NYC Department of the Aging - ServicesDFTA Senior Services Search PageFind caregiving services in the NYC area by zipcodeNational Center on Caregivinghttps://www.caregiver.org/Family care navigator, training, research & publicationsCaregiver Action Networkhttp://caregiveraction.org/resources/toolbox/Resources and tools for caregiversNational Alliance for Caregivinghttp://www.caregiving.org/resourcesFinancial Steps for Caregivers, and other informational resourcesNational Resource Directoryhttps://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/nrdWhere veterans can find resources and information on benefits, education, employment, caregiving, and more.VA Caregiver Supporthttp://www.caregiver.va.gov/help_landing.aspVeterans can find support in their local area by entering their zip code. Also a support line for vets to call.Caregiver Toolboxhttp://www.caregiver.va.gov/toolbox/index.aspResources for caregivers ranging from diagnostic info to everyday tips and checklists.Caregiving Resource CenterSenior Care Resources, Assisted Living Information, and Caregiving Help and Advice - AARPInformation, tips, and tools for caregiversAARP Benefits QuicklinkNCOA's Online Screening ServiceTool that helps seniors find programs that help save money on health care, medication, food, utilities, children’s health costs and more.WISER: Women's Institute for a Secure RetirementWISER Women - CaregivingThe overwhelming majority of caregivers are females providing unpaid care for loved ones. It is especially important for these women, who often take time out of the workforces, to plan for retirement and manage finances. Use these resources to learn about caregiving and saving options for caregivers.Veterans Health LibraryMy HealtheVet Veterans Health LibrarySource for veterans health info.VA: Building Better Caregivershttp://www.va.gov/health/NewsFeatures/2013/August/Are-You-a-Caregiver-for-a-Veteran.aspFree six-week online workshop for family caregivers of Veterans.If you are taking care of a Veteran, this workshop will help you learn a variety of skills like time and stress management, healthy eating, exercise and dealing with difficult emotions.National Caregiver Training Programhttp://www.caregiver.va.gov/pdfs/Caregiver_Workbook_V3_Module_1.pdf(p 45 - 46) Legal and important documents checklist for caregiversTips for lifelong caregivinghttp://www.moaa.org/caregiver/Military Officers Association has created a web-based resource for legal issues. Helpful info on creating a budget, power of attorney, etcGuide to Longterm Carehttp://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/Guide/LongTermCare/index.aspThe Guide provides information about long term care options – home and community based, and in residential settings. It also provides a "Shared Decision Making" approach to long term care decisions.Caregiver / Family Member Serviceshttp://www.va.gov/opa/persona/caregiver_family.aspSupport and services available for veteran caregivers.Longterm Scorecardhttp://www.longtermscorecard.org/This State Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard is a multidimensional approach to measure state-level performance of LTSS systems that assist older people, adults with disabilities, and their family caregivers.Family care navigatorFamily Care NavigatorLocates government, legal and disease specific resources by stateCaregiver assessment toolsZarit Burden InterviewDescriptions and links to multiple assessment tools for caregiver burden, social support and self-efficacySo Far Away: Twenty Questions for Long-Distance Caregivershttp://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/so-far-away-twenty-questions-and-answers-about-long-distance-caregivingResources and answers for many issues that come up in long distance caregivingCaregivers of Veteranshttp://www.caregiving.org/research/condition-specificDescribes the roles and needs of caregivers caring for veteranseConnected caregiversNational Alliance for CaregivingDescribes how family caregivers use technology to support caregiving

Question: Which personality types are most characteristic of which personality, mental, and neuro– developmental disorders?Which MBTI personality types are most characteristic of the diagnostic profiles of ASD, ASPD, NPD, etc.?While I knew that MBTI had been scientifically validated, I was not aware that researchers had been utilizing it as extensively as I found in the literature correlating personality disorders with MBTI testing.I have included a short description of each disorder—if you want to go directly to the answer you can scroll down below that part.Many people are as of yet unaware of the validity of the MBTI.Natalie Engelbrecht's answer to Is the MBTI valid?Also Martin’s answer does an excellent job of explaining why the current confusion exists.Martin Silvertant's answer to Why do people post incorrect knowledge about MBTI on Quora, as well as discuss opinions without utilizing academic research to support their answers?First for your reference an approximately 30 word of the major mental disorders for context. These have been kindly defined by fellow Quoran’s that I A2A’ed, and are worth reading in an of themselves.Anxiety Disorder: A tendency towards fear in the absence of physical danger.Attention Deficit Disorder: A condition characterized by people becoming easily distracted and finding it very difficult to stay focused on the specific task at hand.Bipolar Disorder: A tendency towards extreme emotional swings characterized by changes in mood, interests, and energy that ranges from manic highs to depressive lows.Borderline Personality Disorder: Involves a turning outward towards others in the search for love, nurturing, and help with adult responsibilities.Dependent Personality Disorder: A personality style characterized by a childlike dependence on other adults, a sense of inadequacy, clinging and submissive behavior, and a refusal to make one’s own life decisions.Histrionic Personality Disorder: A personality style characterized by lively, flirtatious, seductive behavior, dramatic emotionality, and the continual attempt to be the center of attention—even when it is obviously inappropriate to the situation.Major Depression: Persistent depressed mood, loss of interest and pleasure in everyday activities, inability to effectively function, often accompanied by feelings of hopelessness, guilt, unworthiness, and anxietyNarcissistic Personality Disorder: Low emotional empathy coupled with unstable self-esteem leads people to over rely on external status markers, other people’s opinions, and compensatory grandiosity and devaluation to regulate their self esteem.Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Attempting to quiet one’s anxiety through counting and/or the use of ritualized activities.Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder: A personality style characterized by a pervasive, rigid preoccupation with neatness, cleanliness, and order, and adherence to rules that severely limits the individual’s capacity for spontaneity.Paranoid Personality Disorder: A personality style characterized by pervasive longstanding mistrust of other people across almost all situations that may have a genetic component.Post-trauamatic Stress Disorder: The emotional reliving of past trauma as if it were still happening now.Schizoid Personality Disorder: A non-psychotic personality adaptation to an abusive and/or neglectful childhood environment that caused the person to turn inward, become self-reliant, fear intimate contact, and mistrust other people.Schizoaffective Disorder: A brain disorder that includes both Schizophrenic symptoms and a mood disorderSchizophrenia: A brain disorder with a genetic component that causes psychotic episodes characterized by cognitive distortions, delusions, and hallucinations.Schizotypal Personality Disorder involves a combination of social awkwardness, delusional or magical thinking, eccentric behavior, and farfetched and paranoid explanations of other people’s behavior or intentions that borders on the psychotic.All disorder descriptions listed above are with deep thanks to Elinor Greenberg. Links to answers below.Elinor Greenberg's answer to Can you define schizophrenia, schizoid, and schizoaffective as comprehensively as possible in 30 or less words (each)?Elinor Greenberg's answer to How can you define major depression, anxiety, and bipolar as comprehensively as possible in 30 or fewer words (each)?Elinor Greenberg's answer to Can you define NPD as comprehensively as possible in 30 or less words?Elinor Greenberg's answer to How can one define OCD and PTSD as comprehensively as possible in 30 or fewer words (each)?Elinor Greenberg's answer to Can you define BPD and schizoid as comprehensively as possible in 30 or less words (each)?Elinor Greenberg's answer to Can you define schizotypal personality disorder as comprehensively as possible in 30 or less words?Elinor Greenberg's answer to Can you define paranoid personality disorder and dependent personality disorder as comprehensively as possible in 30 or less words?Elinor Greenberg's answer to Can you define histrionic personality disorder as comprehensively as possible in 30 or less words?Elinor Greenberg's answer to Can you define ADD and Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (not OCD) as comprehensively as possible in 30 or less words?Anti Social Personality Disorder: Personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, impulsiveness, criminal versatility, disregard for societal norms and laws, and a weak social conscience.Sociopathy: A condition that is theoretically caused by the environment (abuse, etc) with a genetic basis. These individuals have blunted emotions (empathy, remorse, anxiety, fear) due to weakened neural pathways.Psychopathy: A congenital condition that results in a variant brain structure identifiable with a FMRI. These individuals are devoid of fear, anxiety, empathy, remorse, and love. Unlike a sociopath who only lacks these emotions.Alex Michael's answer to Can you define ASPD, sociopathy, and psychopathy comprehensively in 30 or less words (each)?Autism Spectrum Disorder: A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social functioning, hyper- and hyposensitivity to stimuli, and repetitive behaviors and obsessive interests, often combined with advanced cognitive abilities.Martin Silvertant's answer to Can you define Asperger’s/high-functioning autism and classical autism as comprehensively as possible in 30 or less words?Sadistic Personality Disorder: a disorder characterized by cruel, aggressive, manipulative, and demeaning behaviour directed towards others. Abusiveness and violence are common, because the sadist lacks concern for people and derives pleasure from harming or humiliating others.[1][1][1][1] Note: this is no longer a condition in the DSM from version IV onwards.And now to address the question. Please note this evidence is based on where it can be and my opinion where research lacks, though I have generally tried to avoid that as much as possible. There is currently a dearth of evidence based on research with regards to the MBTIs of different mental disorders.Furthermore, some of the research studies appeared to contradict each other.Quick Reference List of Conditions and their likely Myers-Briggs typeAnti Social Personality Disorder (ASPD)—INTJ, INTP, INFJ, INFP, ENTJ, ENTP, ENFJ, ENFP, ISFJ, ISFP, ESFP, ESFJAnxiety Disorder (GAD)—INFJ, ENFJAsperger’s /High-functioning ASD(ASD)—INTJ, INFJ, INTPAttention Deficit Disorder (ADD)—ENFP, INFP, INTPAvoidant Personality Disorder (APD)—INTJ, INFJ, INTP, INFP, ISTJ, ISFJ, ISTP, ISFPBipolar Disorder (BD)—INFJ, ENFJBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD)—INTJ, INTP, INFJ, INFP, ISTP, ISFP, ENTJ, ENTP, ENFJ, ENFP, ESFP, ESTPDependent Personality Disorder (DPD)—INTJ, INFJ, INTP, INFP, ISTJ, ISFJ, ISTP, ISFPDrug Abuse (DA)—INTPHistrionic Personality Disorder (HPD)—INTJ, INTP, ISTJ, ISTP, ENTJ, ENTP, ESTJ, ESTPHoarding (Hd)—INTPMajor Depression (MDD)—INTJ, INFJ, INTP, INFP, ISTJ, ISFJ, ISTP, ISFP, ENTJ, ENTP, ESTJ, ESTPNarcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)—INTJ, INTP, INFJ, INFP, ENTJ, ENTP, ENFJ, ENFPObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)— INFJ, INFP, INTJ, INTP, ISTJ, ISTP, ISFJ, ENTJ, ENFJ, ENFP, ENTP, ESTJ, ESTP, ESFPObsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) — INTJ, INFJ, INTP, INFP, ISTJ, ISFJ, ISTP, ISFP, ENTJ, ENFJ, ESTJ, ESFJParanoid Personality Disorder (PPD) —INTJ, INFJ, INTP, INFP, ISTJ, ISFJ, ISTP, ISFP, ENTJ, ENTP, ESTJ, ESTPPassive-aggressive Personality Disorder (PaPD)—INTJ, INFJ, INTP, INFP, ISTJ, ISFJ, ISTP, ISFP, ENTJ, ENTP, ENFJ, ENFP, ESTP, ESFPPost-trauamatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)—INFJ, INTJ, INTPPsychopathy (PP)—INTJSadism (Sd) —INTJ, INTP, ISTJ, ISTP, ISTP, ISFP, ENTJ, ENTP, ENFP, ESTJ, ESTP, ESFPSchizoid Personality Disorder (SPD)—INTJ, INFJ, INTP, INFP, ISTJ, ISFJ, ISTP, ISFP, ENTJ, ENTP, ESTJ, ESTPSchizoaffective Disorder (SaD)—INFJSchizophrenia (Sc)—ISFJ, ISFP, and ISTJSchizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD)—INTJ, INFJ, INTP, INFP, ISTJ, ISFJ, ISTP, ISFP, ENTJ, ENTP, ENFJ, ENFP, ESTJ, ESTP, ESFPSelf-defeating Personality Disorder—INTJ, INFJ, INTP, INFP, ISTJ, ISFJ, ISTP, ISFP, ENTJ, ENTP, ENFJ, ENFPSociopathy (SP)—INFJMBTI and correlated Mental DisordersPathological poles for MBTI were most likely to be correlated to the preferences I—N—T—P. In other words any of those letters is more highly correlated with personality disorders.Image source: http://www.uccs.edu/Documents/dsegal/An-empirical-investigation-Jungs-types-and-PD-features-JPT-2.pdf9 of 14 personalty disorders were correlated with Introversion, 1 with Extroversion and the other 4 with neither.Personality disorders associated with Introversion: Avoidant, Dependent, Depressive, OCD, Paranoid, Passive-aggressive, Self-defeating, Schizoid, Schizotypal.Personality disorders associated with Extroversion: Histrionic.7 of 14 personalty disorders were correlated with iNtuition, 1 with Sensing and the other 6 with neither.Personality disorders associated with iNtuition: ASPD, BPD, NPD, OCD, Passive-aggressive PD, Sadism, Self-defeating PD, Schizotypal PD.Personality disorders associated with Sensing: OCD7 of 14 personalty disorders were correlated with Thinking, 1 with Feeling and the other 6 with neither.Personality disorders associated with Thinking: Depressive PD, Histrionic PD, OCD, Paranoid PD, Sadism, Schizoid, SchizotypalPersonality disorders associated with Feeling: ASPD5 of 14 personalty disorders were correlated with Perceiving, 1 with Judging and the other 8 with neither.Personality disorders associated with Perceiving: ASPD, BPD, Passive-aggressive, Sadism, SchizotypalPersonality disorders associated with Judging: OCD[2]PTSD:ISTPs and INTPs were more likely than expected to receive a diagnosis of combat-related PTSD.INFJs and ENFPs were both less likely to receive a combat-related PTSD diagnosis.Anxiety disorder:INFPs were more likely to earn this label than would be expected on the basis of random sampling, as had been found previously.ENTPs and ESFJs were less likely to attain this distinction.Bipolar disorder:ENFJs were more likely to earn this label.ISTJs were less likely to attain this distinction.Major depression:None of the types were significantly different though INTJs approached an acceptable significance level.Antisocial Personality Disorder:ISTPs and INTPs were more likely than chance to be called “antisocial.” ENTPs joined this group from the ranks of the extraverts.ISTJs, ISFJs, and ISFPs were all less likely than expected on the basis of chance to be termed “antisocial.”Avoidant Personality Style:ISTJs, ISTPs, and INTPs were all more likely than chance to be deemed “avoidant”ENFPs, ENTPs, ESTJs, and ESFJs were not likely to receive that diagnosis.Obsessive Compulsive Disorder:ISTJs and INTJs were more likely than expected on the basis of random samplingINFPs and INTPs were less likely than expected.[3]https://www.capt.org/jpt/pdfFiles/Otis_G_and_Louks_J_Vol_57_5_17.pdfDepression & SchizophreniaThere is a prevalence of ISFJ, ISFP, and ISTJ types in the overall patient sample and also in the depression and schizophrenia sub-sample groups, and these types are more highly represented among patients than among normals.BipolarExtroverts are more highly represented among the bipolar manic patients than among other patients. There is also a prevalence of intuitive-feeling and intuitive-thinking patients in this sub-group as compared to other patients. There are two to three times as many intuitives as in the normal population.Substance abuseCompared to the overall patient population, substance abuse patients are more characterized by extroversion. [4][4][4][4]THE DETAILSThe IdealistsINFJs—GAD, MDD, SP, PTSD, BD, HFA–femaleAre highly-sensitive people—tend to have a particular struggle with anxiety, stress, and depression. Least likely to be psychopathic (cold–blooded(T)), but can be sociopathic (hot–headed (F), value–driven (NF)).Mostly likely to be high–functioning ASD female (intense world syndrome) as they feel too much both emotionally and sensory.INFJs were one of the more stressed out types; curiously, they were the only NF type that had particularly high stress. A study comparing type and stress found that INFJs were among the most stressed out type in the categories "Work," "Intimate Relationship," "School," and "Other." They were also the second most stressed out type for the category "Balancing home and work."INFJs were not among the four least-stressed-out types for any of the nine possible categories.Their favored methods of coping with stress were, "Talk to professional," "Rely on religious beliefs," and "Develop physical symptoms."[5][5][5][5]Hitler was INFJ—he was almost certainly an introverted (I), intuitive (N), he was also a judging type- as evident by his future orientated, and judging personality, finally thinking and feeling has to be analyzed–and an extremely challenging choice in the case of Adolf Hitler, and it is highly debated amongst professionals. Many believe Hitler is a thinking type, as he does not show any emotions towards others and is a thick skin leader. However, more signs indicate that Hitler’s attitude was due to his core inner value system.[6][6][6][6]Imagine being in a crowded subway car in New York City. The lights are bright, there are people packed all around you, one couple is arguing, a homeless woman walks back and forth in a state of distress, there’s a constant flurry of chatter and incoming and outgoing crowds. As an INFJ, you try to gather every bit of sensory information and process it through intuition, asking “What does this all mean? Why is he doing that? What is the key that connects all this together?”. On top of that, you are absorbing the feelings of the people within the subway car. You can feel the stress of the homeless woman, the anger in the couple’s interaction, and the busy urgency of people rushing to and from various locations. You suddenly feel hyper-aroused, stressed, unable to think clearly, and you are overstimulated and flooded with incoming emotions from the ever-changing group of people. You are being triggered and pushed by the bright light, the noise, the commotion. You start to feel disembodied from yourself because you have absorbed so many emotions from other people in the room, your intuition is asking too many questions and senses– “bright lights! look at that! look at that! listen to that!” and before you know it you’re completely over-stimulated and you lose touch with your physical self. To get a grip on reality, you may try to eat something, drink something, “feel” anything to snap you out of this overwhelmed place you’ve gotten yourself into. After you get out of the subway you binge at a fast-food restaurant, or you pinch yourself really hard, you have to feel something strong enough to get you back to reality – to a sense of your physical self. After you do this, you feel shame and remorse for your moment of weakness. You wonder why you can’t just “fit in” to the normal, fast-paced world you’ve come to live in. You berate yourself for being so sensitive and for not being “strong enough”.[7][7][7][7]ENFJs—GAD, OCD, MDD, BDSo in tune with other people’s emotions, and absorb them so readily that they can often have a hard time managing their own unique emotions. They can have a particular struggle with anxiety, depression, and less commonly, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. They become obsessed with irrelevant data and repetitive tasks to the point where they become trapped and alone, falling further into darker thoughts and moods.[8][8][8][8]ENFJs are one of the less stressed out types. A study compared type and stress to see which personalities were stressed out about what. The only area of stress for which ENFJs were among the top four most stressed out types was "Balancing home and work." They were among the four least stressed out types for the areas of "Work," "Intimate relationship," and "Other." Among the Idealists, they were the type most likely to cope with stress by confronting it--placing them in the unlikely company of the ENTP, ENTJ, and ESTJ as one of the top four types to cope with stress through confrontation. They were also one of the four types most likely to cope with stress by "Get upset or angry and show it." (The INFJ and INFP were the two types least likely to use this coping mechanism.) ENFJs were also among the top four types who preferred to cope with stress by "Rely on religious beliefs," and "Develop physical symptoms."However, the top coping mechanism chosen by ENFJs was "Exercise." They used this coping strategy significantly more than other types, and they were the only Idealist type in the top four types for this category, the rest being Rationals.[9][9][9][9]INFP—GAD, ADD, MDDHave a hard time concentrating on a subject they find dull, rote, or lacking any personal application to their values. One of the traits attributed to ADD/ADHD is poor planning, impulsivity, and inability to pay attention.INFPs are such a minority (roughly 1-4% of the population) I think they often grow up feeling isolated and misunderstood. Because they live in a world that is largely catered to their opposites, INFPs spend their childhood feeling as if something is just “not right” about them.[10][10][10][10]It turned out that INFPs experienced high stress in connection with "Work" but low stress in connection with "Health." This puts them in the middle range as far as total stress is concerned. Interestingly, INFPs as a group reported the second lowest occurrence of heart disease and hypertension.[11][11][11][11]ENFP—ADD, BPDBecause they are such natural explorers of ideas and theories, they sometimes have a hard time maintaining focus on more routine, everyday matters. This can sometimes cause problems for them in school or in the workplace, where many times they are faced with projects they see as dull, rote, and mundane. They have such energy and enthusiasm that they feel stifled in such an environment. For this reason, it seems that many of them are labeled as having ADD.A lot of the symptoms of BPD include intense emotions, shifting goals and vocational aspirations, and paranoia (a turbulent ENFP may be overusing their Ne in a negative way, and see endless negative possibilities), I can see where ENFPs may sometimes be more vulnerable to BPD. ENFPs have really strong emotions; they have a deep set of personal values that they will not cross. They want to be true to those values no matter what, and if those values are violated they can become intensely distraught or angry. When ENFPs feel things, they feel them deeply and strongly.[12][12][12][12]ENFPs are one of the less stressed out types. A study compared type and stress to see which personalities were stressed out about what. For three categories of stress ("Children," "School," and "Other") ENFPs were among the bottom four types, indicating that they were some of the least stressed out people. In fact, for the category "Other" ENFPs reported being the least stressed out of all types. ENFPs have some of the lowest rates of heart disease and hypertension.For one category of stress ("Finances") ENFPs were the third most stressed out type. Apparently this area is the ENFP's achilles' heel.ENFPs cope with stress mainly by developing physical symptoms; they were the type most likely to do this. They also cope with stress by seeking out the help of a professional. (Most professionals are NFs, and not surprisingly most NFs rate "Talk to professional" very highly.)[13][13][13][13]The RationalsINTJ—PTSD, ASPD, SPD, PP, ASD, MDD, OCPD“A recent study of 158 male veterans showed that IT types were more likely to have a diagnosis of antisocial and avoidant personality disorders.” They also said that IT types “were more likely to suffer from PTSD.”Mostly likely to be high–functioning ASD male as they are rational and highly sensory.[14][14][14][14]Myers et al. (1998) found that INTJs regard school as a low stress activity. They were also among the four least stressed types about "balancing home and work," "caring for aging parents," "health," and "children." If this were all, then INTJs would qualify as one of the least stressed-out types. Unfortunately, although they were unstressed about many things, they were also among the top four types for being stressed about "work," "finances," and "intimate relationships."Keirsey (1998) has noted that the Rationals become impatient with everything and when under stress.INTJs in particular are (much) more likely than any other type to suffer from major depression (Otis & Louks, 1997).How do INTJs respond to stress? Myers et al. (1998) found that INTJs were the type second most likely to seek professional help and the type fourth most likely to "try to think of options." They were also the type fourth most likely to use exercise as a coping method, and the least likely to use TV. INTJs were the third least likely type to get angry and show it. They were similarly ranked third lowest for relying upon religious beliefs.[15][15][15][15]ENTJ—MDDSignificantly more depressed by being in situations where they were over-worked and under appreciated, or not challenged or able to succeed on their own terms. They also tend to be perfectionistic and that could also be one of the reasons they can struggle with depression – not having their ideas perfected.[16][16][16][16]ENTJs have some of the lowest stress of all types; in fact, only the ENTPs and ESTPs had less. A study of type and stress found that ENTJs were consistently among the four least stressed types in regards to "Work," "Finances," "Intimate relationship," "School," and "Health." They were never among the top four most-stressed types for any category.ENTJs coped with their stress by using the methods "Try to think of options" (Rationals love this coping method, but ENTJs liked it most of all), "Confront the problem," and "Exercise." They did not tend to use the coping methods "Try to avoid stressful situations," "Rely on religious beliefs," "Get upset or angry but don't show it" (they were the type least likely of all to use this one), and "Get upset or angry and show it" (again, they were the type least likely of all to use this one).[17][17][17][17]INTP—ADD, PTSD, ASPD, SPD, MDD, Hd, ASDI.Q. tests measure abstract reasoning skill (Intuition), the ability to solve problems alone and silently within your head (Introversion), the ability to think objectively about non-people oriented problems (Thinking), and flexibility in solving never-before-seen problems (Perceiving). There is no fresh news here; all of this is predicted by type theory.And indeed, the more of those preferences you have, the higher your score on an I.Q. test is likely to be. Introverts tend to do better than Extraverts. Intuitives tend to do better than Sensors. Thinkers are slightly preferred over Feelers. Perceivers have an advantage over Judgers. These are average trends, of course, but they all add up to a clear ranking based on personality characteristics.For this reason, INTPs are predicted to do the best of all types on I.Q. tests.Three I.Q. studies have placed INTPs between 2nd and 6th place out of 16 types (McCaulley & Kainz, 1976; McCaulley & Natter, 1974; Myers in Myers & McCaulley, 1985). This is close to what we would expect based on our hypothesis above--a nearly top-ranked score. The amount of variability is normal.[18][18][18][18]In one sample of 110 children diagnosed with ADHD, ESFPs were the most preferred type, but INFPs, ISFJs, ISFPs, and ESFJs were also overrepresented.[19][19][19][19]Image Source:INTPs and ADD | Oddly Developed TypesMost misunderstood geniuses of the world – from Albert Einstein to Marie Curie, INTPs are innovators of progress and deep intellectual thought.Asperger's Syndrome symptoms read like a checklist for how to identify an INTP.Lack of social skills? - Oh yeah.Lack of empathy? - Depends on how hard the T in INTP is.Flat, formal, advanced speech? - YesObsessed with learning about certain interest areas - AbsolutelyTalk a lot about their favourite subject - If you can find someone who will listen...Above average sensitivity to tastes, noises, lights, etc – Has been found to describe all introverts: a drop of lemon juice placed on the tongue will cause an introvert to salivate more than an extravert. (1)Measurable associations with math and science - No question about it[20]Drug Abuse: Due to their love of learning, INTPs are the type most likely to smoke (O'Toole, 1999) and are among the types most likely to do drugs (Provost, 1985). Realizing instinctively that warning labels may be biased, INTPs must subject them to rigorous, objective experimentation in order to ensure accuracy. Many INTPs have sacrificed their vital organs in the name of Science.[21][21][21][21]Myers et al. (1998) found that INTPs have a moderately high stress level compared to other types. The things which caused the INTP sample high stress included school, children, intimate relationships, and "other." They were in the low stress category for "caring for aging parents."[22][22][22][22]ENTP—SdPD, NPDIncredibly inventive, intellectual and creative. They are usually full of ingenious ideas that they want to share with the world. They love nothing more than a challenging debate or an energetic intellectual discussion.Myers et al. (1998) found that ENTPs and ESTPs tied for having the lowest stress of all types. ENTPs were among the four most unstressed types for "Children," "Intimate relationship," "Health," "Care for aging parents," "Balancing home and work," and "Other." ENTPs did not even appear among the four types that were most stressed for any topic. Also, ENTPs were the type least likely to have heart disease or hypertension.Since this type typically is so unworried, the researchers suggested that if an ENTP is stressed, it should be taken more seriously than for other types.Myers et al. (1998) also described how ENTPs tend to respond to stress. One key finding was that ENTPs are the type most likely to confront their problem and also the type least likely to avoid stressful situations. They were also the third most likely type to use the coping strategies "try to think of options" and "exercise."ENTPs were the type second least likely to talk to a professional, rely on religious beliefs, or develop physical symptoms. In addition, they were the type third least likely to use sleep as a coping mechanism.[23][23][23][23]ENTPs are the type that can most accurately detect lies.A study found that ENTPs have the second lowest GPA of all types.ENTPs are one of the types least likely to smoke.[24][24][24][24]The GuardiansISTJ—PTSD, ASPD, PPD, MDD, NPD70% of a study on PTSD Vietnam war veterans showed that they had either an ISTP, ISTJ or INTP profiles.[25][25][25][25]There was a significantly higher prevalence of introverts among 50 inpatients in the Trauma Program.[26][26][26][26]Introversion or decreased extroversion occurs in depressed patients. Research using the MBTI demonstrated a correlation between Introversion and MDD.[27][27][27][27]ESTJ—PaPD, HPD, Sa, MDDESTJs are one of the low stress types. They were not among the top four most stressed out types for any area of stress, and they were in the least stressed out group for the areas "School" and "Finances."What stress ESTJs do have is dealt with using the coping method of confronting the problem head on. ESTJs do not tend to use the coping methods "Try to avoid stressful situations," "Talk to professional," "Get upset or angry but don't show it," "Get upset and angry and show it," "Develop physical symptoms," and "Sleep." (They were actually the type least likely to use sleep.)[28][28][28][28]ISFJ—DPD, MDDSFJs tend to have higher stress than most. A study found that they were among the top four most stressed out types for the areas of "Children," "School," "Health," "Care for aging parents," and "Balancing home and work." ISFJs are also among the four types most likely to develop heart disease or hypertension.How do ISFJs cope with their stress? They were among the top four types for using the methods "Try to avoid stressful situations," "Rely on religious beliefs," Get upset or angry but don't show it," "Sleep," and "Watch television." They were one of the types least likely to cope with stress through "Exercise" or "Confront the problem."One study measured type and burnout among workers as a major hospital. It turned out that ISFJs had the second highest burnout level when it came to the areas of "Emotional Exhaustion" and "Depersonalization." (Depersonalization is when a worker becomes calloused and uncaring about those they serve, i.e. patients or customers.)[29][29][29][29]ESFJ—MDD, masochismESFJs have a moderate amount of stress compared to other types. They were in the high stress group (top 4 most stressed types) for the areas "Health," "Care for aging parents," and "Balancing home and work." They were in the low stress category for "work." ESFJs tend to be somewhat more likely than average to develop heart disease or hypertension.ESFJs were the type most likely to cope with their stress using the methods "Talk to someone close" and "Rely on religious beliefs." They also used the method "Try to avoid stressful situations."[30][30][30][30]The ArtisiansISTPESTPISFPESFPOne more important piece of information: All NFs (MBTI type) are like all NFs (MBTI same type) are not like any NFs (MBTI same type). And so it goes for all the types. And all people with a disorder are like all other people with that disorder are unlike any other person with the same disorder. Just because you are a certain MBTI type does NOT mean you are going to have one of these mental struggles.Also thanks User-9970079502236659258 for aiding me with finding research based articles.IIFootnotes[1] Myers-Briggs® and Mental Illness - The NT Types - Psychology Junkie[1] Myers-Briggs® and Mental Illness - The NT Types - Psychology Junkie[1] Myers-Briggs® and Mental Illness - The NT Types - Psychology Junkie[1] Myers-Briggs® and Mental Illness - The NT Types - Psychology Junkie[2] http://www.uccs.edu/Documents/dsegal/An-empirical-investigation-Jungs-types-and-PD-features-JPT-2.pdf[3] https://www.capt.org/jpt/pdfFiles/Otis_G_and_Louks_J_Vol_57_5_17.pdf (https://www.capt.org/jpt/pdfFiles/Otis_G_and_Louks_J_Vol_57_5_17.pdf)[4] http://orthomolecular.org/library/jom/1983/pdf/1983-v12n01-p019.pdf[4] http://orthomolecular.org/library/jom/1983/pdf/1983-v12n01-p019.pdf[4] http://orthomolecular.org/library/jom/1983/pdf/1983-v12n01-p019.pdf[4] http://orthomolecular.org/library/jom/1983/pdf/1983-v12n01-p019.pdf[5] INFJ Stress | Oddly Developed Types[5] INFJ Stress | Oddly Developed Types[5] INFJ Stress | Oddly Developed Types[5] INFJ Stress | Oddly Developed Types[6] Which MBTI type was Adolf Hitler?[6] Which MBTI type was Adolf Hitler?[6] Which MBTI type was Adolf Hitler?[6] Which MBTI type was Adolf Hitler?[7] Personality Type and Mental Illness - Part 1 - The Idealists - Psychology Junkie[7] Personality Type and Mental Illness - Part 1 - The Idealists - Psychology Junkie[7] Personality Type and Mental Illness - Part 1 - The Idealists - Psychology Junkie[7] Personality Type and Mental Illness - Part 1 - The Idealists - Psychology Junkie[8] Personality Type and Mental Illness - Part 1 - The Idealists - Psychology Junkie[8] Personality Type and Mental Illness - Part 1 - The Idealists - Psychology Junkie[8] Personality Type and Mental Illness - Part 1 - The Idealists - Psychology Junkie[8] Personality Type and Mental Illness - Part 1 - The Idealists - Psychology Junkie[9] ENFJ Teacher | Oddly Developed Types[9] ENFJ Teacher | Oddly Developed Types[9] ENFJ Teacher | Oddly Developed Types[9] ENFJ Teacher | Oddly Developed Types[10] Personality Type and Mental Illness - Part 1 - The Idealists - Psychology Junkie[10] Personality Type and Mental Illness - Part 1 - The Idealists - Psychology Junkie[10] Personality Type and Mental Illness - Part 1 - The Idealists - Psychology Junkie[10] Personality Type and Mental Illness - Part 1 - The Idealists - Psychology Junkie[11] INFP Stress | Oddly Developed Types[11] INFP Stress | Oddly Developed Types[11] INFP Stress | Oddly Developed Types[11] INFP Stress | Oddly Developed Types[12] Personality Type and Mental Illness - Part 1 - The Idealists - Psychology Junkie[12] Personality Type and Mental Illness - Part 1 - The Idealists - Psychology Junkie[12] Personality Type and Mental Illness - Part 1 - The Idealists - Psychology Junkie[12] Personality Type and Mental Illness - Part 1 - The Idealists - Psychology Junkie[13] ENFP Champion | Oddly Developed Types[13] ENFP Champion | Oddly Developed Types[13] ENFP Champion | Oddly Developed Types[13] ENFP Champion | Oddly Developed Types[14] Myers-Briggs® and Mental Illness - The NT Types - Psychology Junkie[14] Myers-Briggs® and Mental Illness - The NT Types - Psychology Junkie[14] Myers-Briggs® and Mental Illness - The NT Types - Psychology Junkie[14] Myers-Briggs® and Mental Illness - The NT Types - Psychology Junkie[15] INTJ Stress | Oddly Developed Types[15] INTJ Stress | Oddly Developed Types[15] INTJ Stress | Oddly Developed Types[15] INTJ Stress | Oddly Developed Types[16] Myers-Briggs® and Mental Illness - The NT Types - Psychology Junkie[16] Myers-Briggs® and Mental Illness - The NT Types - Psychology Junkie[16] Myers-Briggs® and Mental Illness - The NT Types - Psychology Junkie[16] Myers-Briggs® and Mental Illness - The NT Types - Psychology Junkie[17] ENTJ Fieldmarshal[17] ENTJ Fieldmarshal[17] ENTJ Fieldmarshal[17] ENTJ Fieldmarshal[18] INTP I.Q. | Oddly Developed Types[18] INTP I.Q. | Oddly Developed Types[18] INTP I.Q. | Oddly Developed Types[18] INTP I.Q. | Oddly Developed Types[19] INTPs and ADD | Oddly Developed Types[19] INTPs and ADD | Oddly Developed Types[19] INTPs and ADD | Oddly Developed Types[19] INTPs and ADD | Oddly Developed Types[20] INTPs and Asperger's Syndrome[21] INTP Smoking & Drug Use[21] INTP Smoking & Drug Use[21] INTP Smoking & Drug Use[21] INTP Smoking & Drug Use[22] http://Myers et al. (1998) found that INTPs have a moderately high stress level compared to other types. The things which caused the INTP sample high stress included school, children, intimate relationships, and "other." They were in the low stress category for "caring for aging parents."[22] http://Myers et al. (1998) found that INTPs have a moderately high stress level compared to other types. The things which caused the INTP sample high stress included school, children, intimate relationships, and "other." They were in the low stress category for "caring for aging parents."[22] http://Myers et al. (1998) found that INTPs have a moderately high stress level compared to other types. The things which caused the INTP sample high stress included school, children, intimate relationships, and "other." They were in the low stress category for "caring for aging parents."[22] http://Myers et al. (1998) found that INTPs have a moderately high stress level compared to other types. 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First and foremost, take a deep breath. Don’t panic. There are options if you’re willing to work hard, be humble, accept help, and sacrifice your time and energy.Let’s get to it.If you have other family or friends, try to stay with them. If you have to, make a bargain to clean, pay rent, etc. to make it worth their while.Don’t use up their good graces; immediately find and secure a job. Retail, fast food, or hooking up with a temp agency that can get you into an office somewhere… don’t be picky. Time is of the essence. The sooner you can work and get paid, the more options you have available. Be ready to work HARD. If you haven’t worked a professional job before, it’s very eye-opening. Before you apply, read up on how to look. speak, and act professional. You’d be surprised at how many businesses say they want young people to represent them, but what they really want are young people who are like a younger version of themselves.If you secure a job, start dividing each check using a budget. You’ll want to stock up at least 10% of every check into some kind of savings account. Usually it’s for a crisis fund. Consider stocking more away out of your current budget to start building up a down payment on an apartment or car if you need one.Steady work can justify loans or help secure an apartment for both of you. That would be the next step to help get you some stability.The alternate route is trying to tackle college. This can be difficult, but it’s also doable. You’d probably only be able to do part time work while doing about half the college workload, but there are many jobs that have daytime hours and colleges with night time or online classes. College gets you two things: possibly financial support through state and federal aid, and a higher degree of learning with possibly more earning power.A third route to go would be for one of you to pick a vocational field and start working in it immediately. Electricians, for instance, make really good money and are in very high demand because less and less people each year pick up the craft. Getting a job, working through an apprenticeship, and joining a Union can be a track for you to take where you can secure practical skills, a trade, and be working quickly even without a lot of schooling.If you have a local church that you are a part of, consider talking to the staff there about any help they can provide. This is a function of the church and a huge blessing in times like these. If you aren’t a part of a church… well, give it some thought. My mom was single, unmarried, had one child and two on the way when she met my dad at a church she started going to. I’m not saying it was perfect or that she and the rest of us never had problems with a church, but more often than not a church is filled with people who are studying how to care about more than just themselves. (At least, with most of the Christian churches I’ve been around in my life.)If church doesn’t suit you, start looking into state-run shelters. They’re not optimal, but there’s usually a lot more available than you might imagine. Eventually, things like health insurance are going to become important, and each State usually has a program to help people who are in your situation. It’s very worth it to apply for this once you get a roof over your head in case of emergencies.I mentioned a lot in a short amount of time. Make a checklist and start working through it, one step at a time. For right now, your first move is just start calling friends and family and seeing who would be willing to take you in. When you have that conversation, focus on taking responsibility and accountability for what you’re looking to do and the steps you’ll take next.If getting kicked out of your home turns out to be something you regret or becomes a bridge you think you can mend, keep that on a back burner as an option. Without knowing why you were kicked out it’s hard to recommend one way or the other. I’ll just say that if there’s a loving home you can be a part of, it’s worth considering. If what you’re coming out of was dangerous, abusive, or unsafe, then it isn’t.I don’t know what you’ve been through before this, but you CAN GET THROUGH THIS.