Borderline Personality Disorder
Infographic by Felix Woodward
PSYC 2310-22
1.4% of the population have been diagnosed with BPD- over 5 million people in the U.S.
Etiology
What is it?
Research supports the idea that BPD can be the result, biologically, of a serotonin deficiency, deficient functioning frontal lobes, and an overly reactive amygdala. Psychologically, negative early childhood experiences, maladaptive thought patterns, and lack of social skills can also be an explanation. Socially, BPD can be a result of highly dysfunctional families with psychological and social issues and maltreatment.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental disorder wherein individuals shows patterns of instability in relationships with others and themselves.
Treatment
Treatment near St. Cloud
Nystrom & Associates
101 Dehler Dr, Sartell, MN 56377
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is proven to be effective in treating BPD. This treatment works to reduce suicidal behaviors and behavior that would interfere with treatment, improve quality of life, and reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms. Parts of this therapy include skills training, enhancing motivation, open communication with care team for 24/7 help, case management, and a consultation team.
Nystrom & Associates offers DBT for treatment. Otherwise, they offer other psychotherapy methods and/or medications for treatment. To schedule an appointment, you can go to their website (linked above on the name) and then request an appointment. They will have an intake form to fill out before you can send in the request for an appointment.
For more support and information: Emotions Matter
Further ExplaineD
Individuals with BPD may have fears of abandonment that results in them engaging in impulsive behaviors such as self-harm. They may experience mood swings- seemingly friendly one day and hostile the next.
Other Symptoms
- Innappropriate anger
- Feeling empty and/or alone
- Risky behaviors during high-stress periods
- Occasional hallucinations and delusions
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Borderline Personality Disorder
Infographic by Felix Woodward
PSYC 2310-22
1.4% of the population have been diagnosed with BPD- over 5 million people in the U.S.
Etiology
What is it?
Research supports the idea that BPD can be the result, biologically, of a serotonin deficiency, deficient functioning frontal lobes, and an overly reactive amygdala. Psychologically, negative early childhood experiences, maladaptive thought patterns, and lack of social skills can also be an explanation. Socially, BPD can be a result of highly dysfunctional families with psychological and social issues and maltreatment.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental disorder wherein individuals shows patterns of instability in relationships with others and themselves.
Treatment
Treatment near St. Cloud
Nystrom & Associates
101 Dehler Dr, Sartell, MN 56377
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is proven to be effective in treating BPD. This treatment works to reduce suicidal behaviors and behavior that would interfere with treatment, improve quality of life, and reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms. Parts of this therapy include skills training, enhancing motivation, open communication with care team for 24/7 help, case management, and a consultation team.
Nystrom & Associates offers DBT for treatment. Otherwise, they offer other psychotherapy methods and/or medications for treatment. To schedule an appointment, you can go to their website (linked above on the name) and then request an appointment. They will have an intake form to fill out before you can send in the request for an appointment.
For more support and information: Emotions Matter
Further ExplaineD
Individuals with BPD may have fears of abandonment that results in them engaging in impulsive behaviors such as self-harm. They may experience mood swings- seemingly friendly one day and hostile the next.
Other Symptoms