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·July 24, 2015·3 min read

Structure of Brain Explains Ability to Regulate Emotions

According to a new study, people who have problems regulating their emotions have smaller gray matter volume in the orbitofrontal cortex.

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·August 29, 2015·3 min read

People with Borderline Personality Traits May Be Less Empathetic

A new study reports people with borderline personality disorder have lowered brain activity in areas important to empathy.

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·December 11, 2015·3 min read

Treatment Alters Brain Activity in People With Borderline Personality Disorder

A new study reports specialized psychotherapy treatments can alter activation patterns in certain areas of the brain associated with cognitive control and emotional reactivity.

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·August 31, 2018·4 min read

Similar Changes in the Brains of Patients with ADHD and Emotional Instability

Researchers report ADHD and conduct disorder exhibit similar, overlapping changes in the brain.

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·September 17, 2018·3 min read

Are We Predisposed to Forgive?

A new study reports our cognitive flexibility in judging those who wrong us may shed light on both the human tendency to forgive, and explain why people hold on to those who continue to wrong them.

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·November 13, 2018·5 min read

Brain Changes Found in Self-Injuring Teen Girls Similar to BPD

A new neuroimaging study reveals the brains of teenage girls who self harm show similar features to adults with borderline personality disorder.

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·July 27, 2019·5 min read

Dissociative disorders are nearly as common as depression. So why haven’t we heard about them?

Dissociative disorders affect 10-11% of people at some point in their life. Dissociation is often the result of a traumatic event and can lead to emotional numbness. The condition is often comorbid with other mental health disorders. However, dissociative disorders are often overlooked. A new paper explores the phenomena of dissociation and calls for more understanding of the condition.

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·July 28, 2019·5 min read

Mood and personality disorders are often misconceived

Researchers examine the differences between mood and personality disorders, addressing why so many misconceptions still exist about them.

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·August 28, 2019·4 min read

Many psychiatric disorders have heightened impulsivity

The largest delay discounting effects were found to be associated with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and schizophrenia. The image is in the public domain.

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·October 5, 2019·5 min read

What are personality disorders and how are they treated?

With at least 6% of the general population and up to 60% of psychiatric patients having a personality disorder, a new report looks at the biological causes and treatment options for personality disorders.

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·February 6, 2021·3 min read

Help for Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder affects 5% of the population. A new study reveals people with BPD are becoming more knowledgeable about their disorder and treatments available but may find it difficult to find evidence-based help for their symptoms.

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·February 16, 2021·4 min read

Diagnosis Bias of Borderline Personality Disorder High Among LGB Community

The prevalence of borderline personality disorder diagnosis was almost double in sexual minorities compared to heterosexuals. Researchers propose the higher numbers could be a result of the bias against sexual minorities of those diagnosing the disorder.

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borderline personality disorder

Structure of Brain Explains Ability to Regulate Emotions

People with Borderline Personality Traits May Be Less Empathetic

Treatment Alters Brain Activity in People With Borderline Personality Disorder

Similar Changes in the Brains of Patients with ADHD and Emotional Instability

Brain Changes Found in Self-Injuring Teen Girls Similar to BPD

Dissociative disorders are nearly as common as depression. So why haven’t we heard about them?

Mood and personality disorders are often misconceived

Many psychiatric disorders have heightened impulsivity

What are personality disorders and how are they treated?

Help for Borderline Personality Disorder

Diagnosis Bias of Borderline Personality Disorder High Among LGB Community

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