Source: Flickr, "Straight Jacket" by PhotoAteller, CC by 2.0 In my post Public Faces Vs. Private Thoughts: the Actor's Paradox, I wrote that patients with personality disorders are very adept at ...

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

Jocelyn Solis-Moreira is a New York-based science journalist whose work has appeared in Health, Live Science, and Discover Magazine, among other publications. She holds a master's degree in psychology ...

A psychiatrist on TikTok is going viral for explaining how “limerence” can sometimes be a symptom of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Featured Video In his video, Professor Ahmed Hankir breaks ...

Is it possible to spot personality dysfunction from someone’s everyday word use? My colleagues and I have conducted research ...

We've all been there. You loved a man that everyone thought was a monster. He was obsessed with his looks. He had to be the center of attention. He was cold and callous unless he wanted something from ...

The exact cause of personality disorders is unclear. However, genetics, neurological differences, and environmental factors may contribute to the development of these complex mental health conditions.

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 ...