When I discovered sports as a way to cope with my chaotic home life during high school in the mid-1970s, about half of my softball teammates were gay. The girls who turned out to be my two closest ...

Jayashri Kulkarni receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia and educational plus clinical trial grants from pharmaceutical companies that manufacture ...

Borderline Personality Disorder patients now have access to several effective therapies including dialectical behavioral therapy, mentalization based therapy and psychiatric management with goals of ...

BPD affects mood, relationships, and how people see themselves. People with BPD can have intense mood swings and unstable relationships. BPD can increase the risk of suicide but can be managed with ...

Diagnosing personality disorders in children is controversial due to natural developmental shifts in mood and behavior. When maladaptive traits remain pervasive and persistent, however, a personality ...

What's it like to live with a mental health condition with such stigma? Olivia, 30, shares her story.

Dissociation is a common symptom in borderline personality disorder and is associated with an increased risk of suicidality and self-harm. Dialectical behavior therapist Anne Krause-Utz has written a ...

Personality disorders can significantly affect your daily life, work, and relationships. Your treatment plan may involve psychotherapy and medication to manage your symptoms. Personality disorders are ...