Walk with NAMI to Raise Awareness for Mental Illness
September 20, 2011 at 10:25 am in Family & Friends
Every year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) gathers thousands of walkers around the country to raise awareness about the need for treatment for people with mental illness.
What Causes Borderline Personality Disorder?
January 21, 2011 at 11:52 am in BPD Symptoms, Family & Friends
Though the causes of Borderline Personality Disorder are still not completely understood by psychologists, it is likely that a combination of genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and brain chemistry trigger the onset of BPD.
BPD Symptoms and Treatment: The Myth of Willpower
August 24, 2010 at 5:18 pm in BPD Symptoms, Treatment & Therapy
Many people believe that people struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) merely lack the willpower to overcome the behavioral and emotional problems associated with the disorder. However, this is a dangerous misconception.
Real Stories, Real Recovery: Documentary Highlights BPD
July 15, 2010 at 4:34 pm in Family & Friends, Treatment & Therapy
“Back from the Edge” is a 48-minute documentary film that features compelling firsthand accounts of the struggle to overcome Borderline Personality Disorder, the experiences of family members, and the advice of BPD treatment experts.
1st International Congress on BPD Held in Berlin: Borderline Personality Treatment Highlighted
July 13, 2010 at 11:11 pm in BPD Symptoms, Treatment & Therapy
Scientists and clinicians from around the world participated in the congress and presented their latest findings on such topics as treating adolescent BPD, using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and teaching mindfulness.
How the Proposed Changes in the DSM Will Affect Diagnosis of BPD
June 23, 2010 at 9:32 am in Treatment & Therapy
The American Psychiatric Association is preparing a major revision to the DSM that will represent a considerable change in how personality disorders such as BPD will be defined and diagnosed.
Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month: What You Should Know About BPD
May 14, 2010 at 2:04 pm in BPD Symptoms
In honor of Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month, here are some things you should know about the disorder.


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