When I meet with a new client and give the feedback that they meet the criteria for borderline personality disorder (BPD), I always caution them to take what they see on the internet with a grain of ...

Twenty years ago, the American Psychiatric Association published Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This consensus document affirmed the position that ...

Mental health disorders come in many forms and affect thoughts, emotions and behaviors in complex ways. Conditions like anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder are among the most frequently diagnosed ...

Raising children is no easy task, and parents are consistently more likely to report experiencing overwhelming stress compared to other adults. For some mothers, this stress is exacerbated by the ...

Stimulant treatment in children with ADHD can lead to serious adverse events, including psychosis and mania, particularly in those with comorbid BPD. Children with BPD exposed to stimulants experience ...

Meta analysis finds 55% alcohol use in borderline personality disorder, urging integrated screening and treatment to improve outcomes.

"Have you ever been so obsessed with someone that your entire world revolves around them – even when they ignore or hurt you?" asked Professor Ahmed Hankir in a TikTok video. The psychiatrist explains ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. “Borderline personality disorder” or BPD is a complex mental ...