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·June 17, 2023·6 min read

Adversity, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Evolution: The Reproductive Trade-off Theory

A new study examines the association of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) with early life adversity and its potential influence on immediate reproductive strategies over somatic health. Using a sample of over 30,000 adults, the study finds that the risk of developing BPD was significantly influenced by a trade-off favoring immediate reproduction over long-term health.

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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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·February 14, 2024·5 min read

Borderline Personality Disorder Linked to Increased Hospital Revisits

Patients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) are more likely to have recurrent hospital visits compared to those with other mental disorders. Analyzing over 86,000 episodes of care for 25,619 mental health patients in South Australian hospitals from 2014 to 2019, the research highlights BPD's significant impact on healthcare systems.

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·October 7, 2022·6 min read

Borderline Personality Disorder-Related Stigma Undermines Patient Care and Efforts to Reduce Suicide

Study reveals those with borderline personality disorder and their carers face stigma and discrimination by mental health service providers following suicide attempts and episodes of self-harm.

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·September 22, 2022·5 min read

Botox Influences the Control of Emotions in the Brain for Those with Borderline Personality Disorder

Botulinum toxin, or Botox, can help dampen negative emotions for those suffering from borderline personality disorder.

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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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·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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·March 22, 2024·5 min read

Harmony in Chaos: How BPD Influences Music Tastes

Recent research reveals that individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) exhibit distinct music preferences, favoring reflective and complex genres such as classical and jazz over intense, rebellious ones. The study, involving 549 participants, highlights how the severity of BPD symptoms influences these preferences and the psychological functions of music, emphasizing its role in emotional regulation and social connectivity.

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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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·June 28, 2023·4 min read

Key Brain Activity Absent in Borderline Personality Disorder

Researchers have identified a brain region, the rostro-medial prefrontal cortex, which reacts differently to social rejection in individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This region, typically more active during episodes of rejection, remains inactive in individuals with BPD, characterized by heightened sensitivity to rejection and emotional instability.

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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.