Rates of bipolar disorder diagnoses have been rising for decades, causing concern among experts that the condition is overdiagnosed. Because bipolar disorder overlaps with other illnesses, ...

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

Medically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyD, MPH Key Takeaways BPD affects mood, relationships, and how people see ...

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) publishes “Practice Guidelines” for the treatment of several mental disorders, including eating disorders, substance abuse, and schizophrenia. These manuals ...

A primary characteristic of borderline personality disorder (BPD) is the struggle to maintain consistent connections to others and to oneself. Indeed, two of the defining characteristics of BPD as ...

While Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can take a toll on relationships, many couples sustain healthy partnerships. Here’s how. Borderline personality disorder is a mental health condition ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) are two separate personality disorders that may be confused with one another. They share some similarities but have ...

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 ...