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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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·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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·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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·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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·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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·March 18, 2023·6 min read

People With Personality Disorders Are More Likely to Sign Up for Psychology Studies

Researchers found people with personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder, and those with depression and anxiety are more likely to participate in psychological research studies. Due to this, the findings of studies may be unduly influenced and may be difficult to be replicated.

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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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·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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·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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·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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·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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·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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BPD

Many psychiatric disorders have heightened impulsivity

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

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

Diagnosis Bias of Borderline Personality Disorder High Among LGB Community

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

People With Personality Disorders Are More Likely to Sign Up for Psychology Studies

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

Treatment Alters Brain Activity in People With Borderline Personality Disorder

Help for Borderline Personality Disorder

Mood and personality disorders are often misconceived

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

Meditation Diminishes Bias Toward Negative Information

AI Can Predict Preterm Birth at 31 Weeks of Gestation

Middle Age Sexual Satisfaction: A Potential Early Sign of Cognitive Decline

Sleep Apnea’s Deep Impact on Gene Activity

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