Final Public Comment for DSM-V Now Open
May 4, 2012 at 9:11 am in Related Conditions
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is giving the public until June 15 to submit their final comments on the draft fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
BPD Awareness Month: Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms and Treatment
May 2, 2012 at 8:06 am in BPD Symptoms, Treatment & Therapy
In honor of May’s Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month, we’ll present an overview of borderline personality symptoms and Borderline Personality Disorder treatment.
What Is the Diagnostic Criteria for BPD?
September 13, 2011 at 5:42 pm in BPD Symptoms
Are you wondering if you or someone you know has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? While a true diagnosis requires the expertise of a mental health professional, you can start by familiarizing yourself with the diagnostic criteria for BPD.
3 Reasons Why Borderline Personality Disorder Is Often Misdiagnosed
August 16, 2011 at 10:57 am in BPD Symptoms, Family & Friends
Borderline Personality Disorder is a complicated psychiatric disorder, and is often misdiagnosed. Here are some of the most common reasons why it can be tricky to make a BPD diagnosis.
New Personality Disorder Framework Proposed for Upcoming DSM Revision
July 15, 2011 at 11:01 am in BPD Symptoms, Treatment & Therapy
The diagnosis of personality disorders is set to undergo a major change in the proposed revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The DSM-V would drop the number of diagnosable personality disorders from 10 to six and create a hybrid model for making a diagnosis.
Changes to Bipolar Disorder Criteria Proposed in DSM-5
June 22, 2011 at 10:28 am in Related Conditions
Proposed revisions to the upcoming DSM-5 would change the criteria for mixed episodes of Bipolar Disorder to better reflect clinical practice.
Are You Dating Someone with Dependent Personality Disorder?
April 28, 2011 at 9:44 am in Family & Friends, Related Conditions
Being in a relationship with someone with Dependent Personality Disorder can be difficult, so it is important to understand your significant other’s needs and balance them with your own.
Proposed Changes to Borderline Personality Disorder in DSM
April 21, 2011 at 9:48 am in BPD Symptoms, Treatment & Therapy
Because Borderline Personality Disorder is under the umbrella of personality disorders, the fundamental change coming to the definition of personality disorders itself in the newest version of the DSM will have an impact on BPD.
Upcoming BPD Research Studies Seek Participants
October 20, 2010 at 9:45 am in Family & Friends, Treatment & Therapy
Research studies aim to learn more about families living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), as well as effective BPD treatment.
Why Borderline Personality Disorder Is More Common in Women
October 4, 2010 at 6:52 pm in BPD Symptoms
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), about 75 percent of people who are diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) are women. There are a lot of theories about why this might be.


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