Many individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) engage in high-risk situations as part of their maladaptive patterns to manage and control internal turmoil. These high-risk situations ...

Experts have long debated whether it’s appropriate to make a BPD diagnosis in teens. But research suggests early detection and treatment of BPD in teens is both possible and important for a positive ...

Jayashri Kulkarni receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia and educational plus clinical trial grants from pharmaceutical companies that manufacture ...

The role of environment and pre-existing risk factors in BPD has identified new therapies. Growing awareness of this mental illness characterized by heightened emotional response and volatile ...

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...

Mental health disorders come in many forms and affect thoughts, emotions and behaviors in complex ways. Conditions like anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder are among the most frequently diagnosed ...

The exact cause of personality disorders is unclear. However, genetics, neurological differences, and environmental factors may contribute to the development of these complex mental health conditions.

For people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), splitting means a person has difficulty accurately assessing another individual or situation. It can lead to intensely polarizing views of others ...

Johnny Depp’s lawyers hired a clinical and forensic psychologist who claims that Heard has a mental disorder that leads to feelings of emptiness and causes identity diffusion Julie Mazziotta is the ...