BPD is one type of personality disorder recognized in the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM-5-TR).

These two disorders share many features, making proper diagnosis a challenge. Treatment providers must be aware that some individuals suffer from both problems.

Both men and women enter treatment with equal levels of emotional distress. What is splitting? Created with Sketch. Splitting is the black-and-white thinking that can engulf those with BPD.

Choi-Kain, MD, MEd, DFAPA, of Harvard’s McLean Hospital, and colleagues call for BPD treatment to extend beyond exclusive therapeutic relationships to help patients build durable connections ...

That said, unstable and volatile relationships are a key characteristic of BPD. Treatment can help people with BPD recognize their attachment patterns and form more balanced relationships with others.

Jessica Matthews was 21 when she was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). She said the diagnosis led to her being turned down for life insurance, mistreated in hospital and being ...

The majority of patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can improve in time if given appropriate treatment. In a study known as PI-500--one of the largest studies with the best follow ...

Experienced research clinicians determined 1 of 4 PD Δ: Schizotypal (STPD), BPD, Avoidant (AVPD) & Obsessive-compulsive (OCPD) by interview Treatment-seeking/recently treated pts Exclusion ...

Loneliness is a key driver in the maintenance of borderline personality disorder (BPD), Harvard researchers argue. Thus, many patients cite increased social connection as a primary treatment goal.

People with Borderline Personality Disorder are 13 times more likely to report childhood trauma than people without any mental health problems, according to University of Manchester research. The ...

Many people with borderline personality disorder who receive treatment and have supportive relationships are able to "outgrow" the condition. Others may need to continue to manage symptoms while ...