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

Various forms of therapy, particularly dialectical behavior therapy, and medications to manage symptoms can help those with BPD lead a fulfilling life. For more, see the Diagnosis Dictionary.

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 ...

A “favorite person” (FP) in borderline personality disorder (BPD) describes someone to whom an individual with BPD relies the most for support and reassurance. This bond can be profoundly ...

The complicated mental health illness known as borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be especially difficult to deal with when it strikes teenagers. To meet the special needs of young individuals ...

I’ve been working with individuals experiencing BPD symptoms since 2018. My approach integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build coping skills for those intense moments, EMDR to ...

Understanding of the etiology of a patient's depressive symptoms is crucial to providing the appropriate treatment. Although there appears to be an association between BPD and bipolar disorder ...

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 ...

During cross-examination, the defendant said he'd suffered abuse as a result of the alleged victim's borderline personality ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that causes long-term patterns of unstable moods, ...

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 ...