Personality Disorders
Personality disorders usually begin before adulthood. Persons with these disorders have problems relating to people. Long-term psychotherapy is usually necessary for these disorders, and some (such as antisocial personality disorder) are thought to be untreatable.
What Happens to Borderlines?
They improve with treatment. A six year study found that most persons with borderline personality disorder get better.
They improve with treatment. A six year study found that most persons with borderline personality disorder get better.
Personality Disorders are not Stable
A study published in the October 2004 issue of Archives of General Psychiatry has found that personality disorder symptoms are not as stable as once thought.
A study published in the October 2004 issue of Archives of General Psychiatry has found that personality disorder symptoms are not as stable as once thought.
Landmark Survey Reports the Prevalence of Personality Disorders in the United States
An estimated 30.8 million American adults (14.8 percent) meet standard diagnostic criteria for at least one personality disorder as defined in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fourth Edition (DSM-IV).
An estimated 30.8 million American adults (14.8 percent) meet standard diagnostic criteria for at least one personality disorder as defined in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fourth Edition (DSM-IV).
Borderline Personality Disorder - Raising questions, finding answers
Reliable information about Borderline Personality Disorder from the National Institute of Mental Health.
Reliable information about Borderline Personality Disorder from the National Institute of Mental Health.
Borderline Personality Disorder
Information about a controversial diagnosis and a discussion of how to diagnose more accurately.
Information about a controversial diagnosis and a discussion of how to diagnose more accurately.
Personality Disorders Overlap More Broadly in Teens than Adults
Personality disorders tend to overlap more broadly in adolescents than in adults, according to a study in the December 2000 American Journal of Psychiatry. The researchers found evidence that borderline personality disorder frequently overlaps -- or is comorbid -- with other personality disorders, such as schizotypal and passive-aggressive personality disorders.
Personality disorders tend to overlap more broadly in adolescents than in adults, according to a study in the December 2000 American Journal of Psychiatry. The researchers found evidence that borderline personality disorder frequently overlaps -- or is comorbid -- with other personality disorders, such as schizotypal and passive-aggressive personality disorders.
Siren's Dance - My Marriage to a Borderline
The author of this book is actually an M.D., but he changed his name in order to save his ex-wife and himself from embarrassment. The author and his ex-wife share some exciting and upsetting times. Writing under a different name allowed him to provide a more explicit picture of life with a borderline.
The author of this book is actually an M.D., but he changed his name in order to save his ex-wife and himself from embarrassment. The author and his ex-wife share some exciting and upsetting times. Writing under a different name allowed him to provide a more explicit picture of life with a borderline.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Borderline Personality
Full title: Dialectical Behavior Therapy For Patients With Borderline Personality Disorder And Drug-Dependence. Summarizes a study finding DBT as superior to "treatment as usual" for this dually diagnosed population.
Full title: Dialectical Behavior Therapy For Patients With Borderline Personality Disorder And Drug-Dependence. Summarizes a study finding DBT as superior to "treatment as usual" for this dually diagnosed population.
Specialized Approach for Antisocial Personality & Drug Abuse
A study found that APD patients who were rewarded quickly and frequently for not using drugs by being given progressively greater control over major aspects of their treatment had significantly lower rates of opiate and cocaine use.
A study found that APD patients who were rewarded quickly and frequently for not using drugs by being given progressively greater control over major aspects of their treatment had significantly lower rates of opiate and cocaine use.
Schizotypal Personality may have Genetic Roots
Researchers have found a "disheveled-1 gene" that may be involved in schizotypal personality disorder and schizophrenia.
Researchers have found a "disheveled-1 gene" that may be involved in schizotypal personality disorder and schizophrenia.
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Information on this disorder from Internet Mental Health.
Information on this disorder from Internet Mental Health.
Mental Health Net's Personality Disorders
One of their sub-sites, with lists of symptoms and treatment approaches. The site also includes links to online resources. Mostly Borderline stuff.
One of their sub-sites, with lists of symptoms and treatment approaches. The site also includes links to online resources. Mostly Borderline stuff.
Self-Injury
Adolescents and young adults are cutting themselves.
Adolescents and young adults are cutting themselves.
Borderline Personality Disorder
An excellent article by John M Rathbun, M.D.
An excellent article by John M Rathbun, M.D.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Dually Diagnosed Borderlines
A summary of a study looking at dialectical behavior therapy in drug-dependent women diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.
A summary of a study looking at dialectical behavior therapy in drug-dependent women diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Dependent Personality Disorder
Solid information from Internet Mental Health
Solid information from Internet Mental Health
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
An excellent overview of this approach which is getting good results with Borderline Personality Disorder.
An excellent overview of this approach which is getting good results with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Desire for Cosmetic Facial Surgery may reflect a Personality Disorder
Some patients who seek facial plastic surgery have a personality disorder. Surgery may benefit some of these patients, but others remain discontented and may seek legal recourse from their surgeon.
Some patients who seek facial plastic surgery have a personality disorder. Surgery may benefit some of these patients, but others remain discontented and may seek legal recourse from their surgeon.
Dr. Leland Heller Discusses Borderline Personality Disorder
A family physician who believes that it is primarily a medical disorder.
A family physician who believes that it is primarily a medical disorder.
Avoidant Personality Disorder Index
Information from the U.K. about this disorder.
Information from the U.K. about this disorder.
Antisocial Personality Disorder
A good collection of resources at Internet Mental Health
A good collection of resources at Internet Mental Health
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Not diagnosed as much these days - from Internet Mental Health.
Not diagnosed as much these days - from Internet Mental Health.
Borderline Sanctuary
An interesting site developed by a social worker who has the diagnosis. Presents the (unproven) theory that BPD is a brain disease, like epilepsy.
An interesting site developed by a social worker who has the diagnosis. Presents the (unproven) theory that BPD is a brain disease, like epilepsy.
Malignant Self-Love - Narcissism Revisited
A site with lots of text about Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
A site with lots of text about Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
Efficient Personality Disorder Screen
A brief yet sensitive test developed by University of Iowa Health Care researchers shows promise as a quick and effective substitute for the usually lengthy and expensive personality disorders interview.
A brief yet sensitive test developed by University of Iowa Health Care researchers shows promise as a quick and effective substitute for the usually lengthy and expensive personality disorders interview.
NPA Personality Theory Based on Mendelian Genetics
I can't quite figure out this site. The author claims to study genetic-based personality using the factors of Narcissism (N), Perfectionism (P) and Aggression (A). He has similar site here.
I can't quite figure out this site. The author claims to study genetic-based personality using the factors of Narcissism (N), Perfectionism (P) and Aggression (A). He has similar site here.
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
which is distinct from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. From Internet Mental Health.
which is distinct from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. From Internet Mental Health.
Paranoid Personality Disorder
American and European criteria from Internet Mental Health
American and European criteria from Internet Mental Health
Schizoid Personality Disorder
Information and links from Internet Mental Health
Information and links from Internet Mental Health
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Confused about this one and the one above? Internet Mental Health will help clear it up.
Confused about this one and the one above? Internet Mental Health will help clear it up.