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

“If they’re borderline, you have to discredit half of what they say.” My jaw dropped as I heard these words from a fellow mental health professional. I had experienced caution expressed by peers ...

Much as you may wish you could, you can't control the other person. In a relationship with someone with BPD, focus on ...

Jayashri Kulkarni receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia and educational plus clinical trial grants from pharmaceutical companies that manufacture ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...