Personality is identified by our lived experiences, our inherited traits, and our environment. Our personality traits include both genetics and personal experiences. How we engage with our environment ...

Frank ended a phone conversation with his wife with the words, "I love you." He then hung up the phone and proceeded to dial his mother's number. During the conversation that ensued, Frank complained ...

For many people living in Southern California, mental health conversations are becoming more open and more common. Yet ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a type of mental illness that hinders a person’s ability to manage their emotions. People with this condition may experience overreactions to certain triggers, ...

Some experts believe borderline personality disorder (BPD) could be a type of neurodivergence. Currently, though, major health organizations consider BPD a mental health condition. The term ...

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Idealization and devaluation often occur in people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Splitting is when someone with BPD sees people in black-and-white terms, either all good or all bad.

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.

L-R: Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack, and Jeffrey Siegel. Courtesy photos Navigating family law cases is often complex. When a party has been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or ...

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 ...

Mental health disorders come in many forms and affect thoughts, emotions and behaviors in complex ways. Conditions like anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder are among the most frequently diagnosed ...

Individuals with BPD have a very fragile sense of self. They tend to view themselves as victims and expect others to hurt and reject them. They crave support and a sense of belonging yet inadvertently ...