Speaking of Psychology
Encore - What is borderline personality disorder? With Carla Sharp, PhD
Dec 25, 2024
Carla Sharp, PhD, a leading expert in social cognition and psychiatric disorders at the University of Houston, shares her insights on borderline personality disorder (BPD). She discusses the complexities of diagnosing BPD, particularly in adolescents, and highlights the importance of nurturing environments. She also addresses the shift from categorical to dimensional models of understanding personality disorders, emphasizing the need for continuous empirical research. Carla offers practical strategies for family members to support loved ones affected by BPD.
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- Borderline Personality Disorder is characterized by intense emotions and chaotic relationships, complicating its diagnosis due to overlapping traits with other disorders.
- The evolution of diagnostic criteria for personality disorders reflects a shift towards a dimensional understanding of personality functioning, emphasizing individuals' adaptive capabilities.
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Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Borderline Personality Disorder is characterized by intense emotions, often manifesting as hostility, anger, or depression. Individuals with BPD may experience impulsive actions and chaotic interpersonal relationships, along with a profound fear of abandonment and a tendency to perceive situations in extreme terms, often as black or white. Notably, those with BPD can exhibit a façade of normalcy, making the disorder challenging to diagnose. This complexity leads to critical discussions about its distinctiveness from other personality disorders and how individuals can identify whether they or someone they know may be affected.
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