Dr. Robin Kissell Director of the BPD Initiatve at UCLA began the conference by discussing cutting edge research being conducted to diagnose BPD in younger populations. Previously a BPD diagnosis was reserved for adults. BPD diagnosis and treatment in the lives of...
Dr. Blaise Aguirre, MD Assistant Professor of psychiatry at Harvard medical school and Medical Director 3East DBT Program, McLean Hospital spoke at our LA Conference today and presented some very important aspects of Stigma. His presentation, Stigma in the...
As the only psychological disorder with recurrent suicide attempts as a primary diagnostic criterion, BPD demands aggressive and effective treatment. For individuals diagnosed with BPD, 8-10% commit suicide, while suicidal ideation in patients is seen at an even...
What people with BPD need most is HOPE. The HOPE that there is a treatment that will help them to live a life worth living. Early detection is key and the more stigma is reduced, the sooner people will learn about the disorder and get treatment. Please share...
5 Disorders Share Genetic Risk Factors, Study Finds By GINA KOLATA Published: February 28, 2013, New York Times The psychiatric illnesses seem very different — schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, major depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Yet...
