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.

Experts have long debated whether it’s appropriate to make a BPD diagnosis in teens. But research suggests early detection and treatment of BPD in teens is both possible and important for a positive ...

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the most misdiagnosed mental illnesses, generally defined by out-of-control emotions, unstable relationships, impulsive actions, and a tenuous sense of ...

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 ...

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This is an updated "Cochrane" review of the pharmacotherapy for borderline personality disorder. The authors identified 27 reports of completed randomized controlled studies that examined medications ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a type of personality disorder characterized by instability. BPD typically emerges during adolescence or early adulthood. While BPD diagnosis usually occurs ...