Tag: personality disorders

Pharmacological treatment of borderline personality disorders. Several options for symptom reduction but nothing for the disorder per se

Pharmacological treatment of borderline personality disorders. Several options for symptom reduction but nothing for the disorder per se

Abstract There are few guidelines for pharmacological treatment of personality disorders. Some possible explanations for this is discussed: methodological problems, comorbidity and treatment traditions. The few controlled studies published are marred by methodological difficulties...

Borderline personality disorder

Borderline personality disorder

Abstract Recent research findings have contributed to an improved understanding and treatment of borderline personality disorder. This disorder is characterised by severe functional impairments, a high risk of suicide, a negative effect on the...