Treating Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder

Source: APA MonitorBorderline personality disorder is the most commonly diagnosed personality disorder in clinical populations, marked by extreme emotions, thinking, and behavior, unstable relationships, and insecurity. People with the disorder may see themselves as bad or worthless, and their evaluations of others can change rapidly—from idealizing to devaluing. Although it's unclear what causes BPD, evidence suggests that it can be effectively treated through...