Articles related to "Borderline Personality Disorders"

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a dangerous mental illness.

It is believed that biology and patterns of interaction in families combine to cause Borderline Personality Disorder. Marsha Linehan's DBT success seems to confirm this.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) explains the symptoms required to be diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.

An initial diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be both frightening and isolating. However, understanding the condition in more depth can really help.

People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and their caregivers will find informative articles, recommended reading and support forums all available online.

Borderline Personality Disorder is a personality disorder characterized by an unstable self image, difficulty in controlling emotions and often leads to bizarre behavior.

Paul T. Mason and Randi Kreger have put together a book specifically for family members and friends of people with borderline personality disorder.

Quick links to help you easily find the recent Suite101.com articles on BPD, including basic information, treatment and current research.

Borderline Personality Disorder is one of the most prevalent and painful mental illnesses in our society. It is also often misunderstood and improperly diagnosed.

Those with BPD have difficulty regulating their emotions and can be very self-destructive. But there is promising treatment for those suffering from this disorder.

A study recently appearing in the May 2007 issue of Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience reviews what we know about brain structure of BPD patients.

A study recently appearing in the May 2007 issue of Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience reviews what we know about brain physiology of BPD patients.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a recent development in clinical psychology that has been found to be successful in treating those who suffer from BPD.

Historically, diagnosis and treatment of BPD has been difficult, but there are now therapies designed specifically for Borderline Personality Disorder.

Emotional abuse is one of the most unrecognized and overlooked psychological problems today. We must become more aware of its existence so as to stop it from spreading.

Borderline Personality Disorder is a personality disorder that affects how a person copes within the society. It often interfere with interpersonal relationships.

Self-injury is a symptom of borderline personality disorder (BPD). By waiting for the impulse to pass, or doing something healthy, it's possible to stop self-mutilation.

For most people, physical discomfort is something that we shy away from. The idea of physically harming oneself seems repulsive and disturbing - but for some it is normal

Borderline Personality Disorder is often diagnosed in tandem with other conditions like Bipolar Disorder. But there are only observations and some symptoms to define it.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) is a psychiatrist's diagnostic bible. Some conditions like pica and self-harm are not commonly known.

This article is part two in a series examining the clinical presentation of the Cluster B personality disorders with a focus on Borderline Personality Disorder.

DBT is a therapeutic approach, designed by Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D., specifically for chronically suicidal borderline patients.

Research published in a recent issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry compares the efficacy of three types of therapy for treating Borderline Disorder.

Borderline Personality Disorder is a complex disorder, making treatment a complex process. This article highlights this process step by step.

The main dynamic in the Borderline Personality Disorder is abandonment anxiety.

Self-mutilation. These words can make most people flinch. But a select few find solace in this behaviour pattern, albeit temporary.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) has been a very effective therapy in treating BPD. But what exactly is DBT?

DBT skills training covers four areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. The skills can be useful to any individual.

A study recently appearing in The American Journal of Psychology reveals that many Borderline PD traits decline with age.

TFP, or Transference Focused Psychotherapy, is a therapeutic approach designed specifically for those with borderline personalities.

Borderline Personality Disorder is a complex disorder, and an incredibly complex disorder to diagnose. This article takes you step by step through the process.

Here are summaries and Quick Links to the latest 2007 studies on Borderline Personality Disorder.

An inability to deal with intense emotions is a common cause of cutting or other self-injurious behavior. Learn more about this serious impulse control disorder.

Essential fatty acids have been found to be important to healthy brain functions and their deficiency to be a factor in depression, Alzheimers and other mental disorders.

Many people can stop panic attacks by treating the underlying causes. Most people can learn to cope with anxiety attacks and decrease their frequency and severity.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches clients skills to use in life through the use of metaphors. "Love Dandelions" is a useful DBT emotional regulation skill.

Everyone is affected by dialectics. The lessons of Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help many people, not just those with Borderline Personality Disorder.

Personality disorders are grouped into one of three clusters based on common characteristics. Cluster B represents the dramatic and erratic.

Our brains and other organs demand essential fatty acids for repair and normal functioning. Alzheimer's and dementia are a concern for every aging American.

Discover some of the tools that psychologists use to evaluate Narcissistic Personality: the DSM-IV-TR, the ICD-10, the Narcissistic Personality Inventory and the MCMI.

Are individuals who have psychopathic traits more likely to be domestic abusers, are they a different type of abuser, and how might all this impact treatment?

The film version of "Girl, Interrupted" makes the characters more human and likeable.

Most of us have narcissistic traits, and a certain degree of self-interest is healthy. But at what point does self-absorption become pathological narcissism?

There are ten clinically recognized personality disorders, each characterized by socially abnormal feelings and behaviors that can create a life of instability.

Here are quick links to the studies that were reviewed at Suite101 PD during the month of October 2007.

Here are quick links to the studies that were reviewed at Suite101 PD during the month of Sept 2007.

Sufferers of 1 of the 11 types of personality disorders in DSM-IV can experience unhappiness or feel judged. Answering "What is a personality disorder?" can help.

What do we know about the effectiveness of drug therapies used in the treatment PD suicidal behavior? Dr. Robert Cardish sums it up.

A whopping 40% of Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia Nervosa patients have co-morbid personality disorders (mostly Cluster B - Narcissistic, Histrionic, Antisocial, Borderline).

A whopping 40% of Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia Nervosa patients have co-morbid personality disorders (mostly Cluster B - Narcissistic, Histrionic, Antisocial, Borderline).