Source: Flickr, "Straight Jacket" by PhotoAteller, CC by 2.0 In my post Public Faces Vs. Private Thoughts: the Actor's Paradox, I wrote that patients with personality disorders are very adept at ...
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition. It requires diagnosis by a mental health professional, although this can be challenging because it manifests differently in women ...
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira is a New York-based science journalist whose work has appeared in Health, Live Science, and Discover Magazine, among other publications. She holds a master's degree in psychology ...
Medically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyD, MPH Key Takeaways BPD affects mood, relationships, and how people see ...
The exact cause of personality disorders is unclear. However, genetics, neurological differences, and environmental factors may contribute to the development of these complex mental health conditions.
Dissociation is a common symptom in borderline personality disorder and is associated with an increased risk of suicidality ...
The role of environment and pre-existing risk factors in BPD has identified new therapies. Growing awareness of this mental illness characterized by heightened emotional response and volatile ...