Are you confused about how personality disorders are diagnosed? You are not alone. Experts have not yet been able to agree on ...

The first time I walked into a psychiatrist's office, I was 22 years old. My first marriage was falling apart and I was drinking far too much. Of course, those two things were inextricably linked ...

Traditional medical models often neglect the role systemic inequities play in perpetuating borderline personality disorder symptoms. A different model offers a more helpful perspective.

In fact, child abuse is a strong predictor of personality disorders in general. For example, if your family regularly involved you in conflict or targeted you with criticism, that could cause you ...

For example, a person with BPD may be affectionate ... to know that you can have a healthy relationship despite your personality disorder. Treatment, along with a strong support network, can ...

In outpatient settings, for example, people with narcissistic personality disorder may be high functioning and relatable, but in inpatient settings, they may show aggression. A person’s ...

Individuals with border personality disorder have difficulty interpreting ... sense of abandonment or rejection triggered, ...

Emotional dysregulation and personality accounted for some of the heterogeneity in college students and their self-reported ADHD experiences.

Avoidant personality disorder causes sensitivity to rejection, criticism, and embarrassment. It may lead to avoiding social situations, a negative self-image, and an intense fear of ridicule.

"The results of Ms. Heard's evaluation supported two diagnoses: borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder," Curry said. Borderline personality disorder is a type of ...