Intersection of Borderline Personality Disorder and Complex PTSD

Exploring the overlap and differentiation between Borderline Personality Disorder and Complex PTSD, the chapter evaluates the validity of common psychological screeners in identifying patients with trauma histories. Two core studies utilizing network analysis shed light on distinguishing symptoms and diagnostic entities of the two disorders, emphasizing the necessity of understanding these conditions in mental health practice. The conversation underscores the importance of recognizing distinct symptom clusters and categorization to combat skepticism in the field and optimize treatment approaches for patients with complex trauma histories.