Dimensional models of personality disorders are increasingly popular, but do they obscure real clinical syndromes?

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.

What’s the finding?: Researchers discovered that borderline personality traits are linked to brain wave disruptions that hinder focus during emotional interference. Why it matters: Understanding these ...

Volatile relationships, reckless impulsivity and an unstable identity are hallmarks of this misunderstood mental health condition. Credit...Vanessa Saba Supported by By Christina Caron On the surface, ...

A new study of a brain region called the rostro-medial prefrontal could potentially advance diagnosis and therapies for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). A new study of a brain region called the ...

BPD causes symptoms like emotional and relationship instability as well as higher anxiety levels. Insurance coverage for treatment may vary, requiring you to check your specific plan. Borderline ...

In addition to often being referred to by the same acronym (BPD), bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder share other superficial similarities that make it easy to confuse the two.