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 ...

BPD causes symptoms like emotional and relationship instability as well as higher anxiety levels. Insurance coverage for treatment may vary, requiring you to check your specific plan. Borderline ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is classified as a severe and persistent mental disorder that causes considerable morbidity and mortality. Roughly 10 percent of people with BPD will die by ...

Mary Pembleton comes from a background in nursing, yoga and behavioral psychology. A resident of Appalachia, she enjoys hiking, trail running and outdoor adventuring with her kids. As a writer, her ...

People with borderline personality disorder have a debilitating fear of real or perceived abandonment. Ironically, they often push people away.

This post is in response to How a Narcissist Conducts Psychological Warfare By Erin Leonard Ph.D. The view that projective identification is one of the cruel weapons—albeit an unconscious weapon—in ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a type of personality disorder characterized by instability. BPD typically emerges during adolescence or early adulthood. While BPD diagnosis usually occurs ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a type of mental illness that hinders a person’s ability to manage their emotions. People with this condition may experience overreactions to certain triggers, ...

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 ...