How do we distinguish between bipolar mood disorder, cyclothymic temperament, and borderline personality disorder? This may be among the most important questions in clinical psychiatry and ...

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 ...

Some experts believe borderline personality disorder (BPD) could be a type of neurodivergence. Currently, though, major health organizations consider BPD a mental health condition. The term ...

With an estimated prevalence rate somewhere between 1.6 percent and 5.9 percent (APA, 2013), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is the third most common personality disorder. The disorder is much ...

The theory of types of borderline personality disorder (BPD) is controversial. There is some debate over whether there are various types and what those types may be. BPD is a mental health condition ...

BPD and schizophrenia are distinct but may share symptoms like impaired relationships and psychosis, which might confuse diagnosis. It’s rare, but you may be diagnosed with both BPD and schizophrenia.