Personality disorders are stable patterns of behaving and thinking that emerge in early adulthood. DSM-5 enumerates 10 distinct personality disorders, of which borderline personality disorder is one.

Borderline personality disorder (aka BPD) is a serious mental health condition, but it's also one of the most misunderstood.

Personality disorders affect an estimated 9% of Americans. Only a mental-health professional can diagnose a personality disorder, typically in adulthood. Insider compared the behaviors, traits, and ...

Petulant borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a potential subtype of BPD. It involves mood changes and irritability. There is debate over subtypes of BPD. Petulant BPD is one of the four subtypes ...

July 8, 2011 — With the goal of increasing relevancy for both clinicians and patients, the diagnostic criteria for personality disorders may undergo significant restructuring in the upcoming ...

More than 5 million Americans struggle with borderline personality disorder. Untreated, the disorder can take control of one’s actions and behaviors, making it difficult to reach healthy decisions and ...

Here's where the problems start, though: While on the stand, Dr. Curry said that BPD is commonly "a predictive factor in women who implement violence against their partner." Then she stated that women ...

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the most emotionally intense and misunderstood mental health conditions. Mislabeled or mistaken for mood disorders like bipolar or anxiety, BPD is ...

A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology suggests that Borderline Personality Disorder — the most common personality disorder with an estimated prevalence of about 1.7% — has its roots in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. A new study published in Personality and Individual Differences recognizes the ...

A psychologist testified Amber Heard had borderline personality disorder during the Johnny Depp defamation trial. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is often stereotyped in the media as a condition ...