Rates of bipolar disorder diagnoses have been rising for decades, causing concern among experts that the condition is ...

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) publishes “Practice Guidelines” for the treatment of several mental disorders, including eating disorders, substance abuse, and schizophrenia. These manuals ...

Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD) share some similarities but are distinct personality disorders. ASPD involves a pattern of disregard for and violation ...

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 ...

An experimental study conducted in Italy found that individuals with pronounced borderline personality traits tended to show ...

Borderline Personality Disorder patients now have access to several effective therapies including dialectical behavioral therapy, mentalization based therapy and psychiatric management with goals of ...

More than 5 million Americans struggle with borderline personality disorder. Untreated, the disorder can take control of one’s actions and behaviors, making it difficult to reach healthy decisions and ...

Dissociation is a common symptom in borderline personality disorder and is associated with an increased risk of suicidality ...

Last week, Australian Open player Destanee Aiava revealed she had struggled with borderline personality disorder. The tennis player said a formal diagnosis, after suicidal behavior and severe panic ...