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Idealization by Edvard Munch (1903), who is presumed to have had borderline personality disorder [6] [7]: Specialty: Psychiatry, clinical psychology: Symptoms: Unstable relationships, distorted sense of self, and intense emotions; impulsivity; recurrent suicidal and self-harming behavior; fear of abandonment; chronic feelings of emptiness; inappropriate anger; dissociation [8] [9]
There is growing evidence for the role of psychotherapy in the treatment of people with BPD, with indications that both comprehensive and non-comprehensive psychotherapeutic interventions may have a beneficial effect. [1] Supportive therapy alone may enhance self-esteem and mobilize the existing strengths of individuals with BPD. [2]
For those 25 years old or younger, the study reported a sensitivity of 90% and a specificity of 93%. This study also found that the MSI-BPD exhibits strong internal consistency. [1] [2] A later study by Chanen et al. in 2008 reported lower sensitivity (68%) and specificity (75%) for those 15 to 24 years old using the same cutoff score. [2] [8]
This version rephrased the SADS to make the wording of the questionnaire pertain to a younger age group. [1] For example, mania symptoms in children might be manifest differently than in adulthood (e.g., children might have not have the same opportunity to spend money impulsively, nor would they likely have access to credit cards or checking ...
The Zanarini Rating Scale for Borderline Personality Disorder (ZAN-BPD) is a standardized, diagnostic rating scale designed to measure the severity and changes in the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) over time. [1] [2] The assessment was developed by Mary Zanarini and her colleagues at McLean Hospital and released in 2003. [3]
In a study comparing 100 healthy individuals to 100 borderline personality disorder patients, analysis showed that BPD patients were significantly more likely not to have been breastfed as a baby (42.4% in BPD vs. 9.2% in healthy controls). [74]
Misdiagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD) can occur due to symptom overlap with other mental health conditions and the high rate of comorbidity in personality disorders. [2] Research has shown that having a personality disorder like BPD is a significant vulnerability factor for comorbidity with other mental health conditions.
An identity disturbance is a deficiency or inability to maintain one or more major components of identity. These components include a sense of continuity over time; emotional commitment to representations of self, role relationships, core values and self-standards; development of a meaningful world view; and recognition of one's place in the world.