Many psychiatric terms have become part of the popular lexicon. Terms such as “bipolar” and “OCD” are thrown around to describe a moody family member or an organized friend. Other examples: “manic,” ...

Mental health diagnoses can be particularly complex, significantly when symptoms of different disorders overlap. Two conditions that are often confused are Bipolar Disorder (BD) and Borderline ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) can cause strains on relationships due to certain traits and behaviors it can involve. Saying no to someone with BPD can be difficult, but certain strategies can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. “Borderline personality disorder” or BPD is a complex mental ...

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is often described in terms of emotional intensity, relationship struggles, and an unstable sense of identity. But one critical, and often overlooked, piece of ...