Personality Disorders News

Patients with borderline personality disorder experienced similar or worse psychosocial morbidity as patients with bipolar disorder, suggesting that efforts to improve detection and treatment of borderline personality disorder are needed.

Significant regional differences appear to exist in the personality traits of individuals living in different areas of Great Britain, according to recent findings.

Suicide attempts and non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors among suicidal women with borderline personality disorder were reduced by various dialectical behavior therapy interventions, according to data published in JAMA Psychiatry.

Unemployment was responsible for changes in three of the Big Five personality traits — agreeableness, conscientiousness and openness, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.

Violent offenders with antisocial personality and psychopathy are less likely to learn from punishment or modify behavior, according to data published in the Lancet Psychiatry.

Time-of-day preference was responsible for personality differences in eating behaviors, according to recent findings.

Men who posted more online photos of themselves – or selfies – showed greater levels of narcissism and psychopathy, according to results from an online survey.

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The American Psychiatric Association has issued an updated version of its Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder.

There are several different conditions that fall into the category of psychological disorders, also known as mental disorders or mental illnesses. These disorders can have an impact on a person’s thoughts, feelings, relationships with others, and ability to function.