Essays on Borderline Personality Disorder

Personality disorders are a cluster of disorders characterised by pervasive and maladaptive thought patterns and behaviours that cause significant distress and impairment to an individual’s ability to function (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013). Although the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) includes 10 types of personality disorder, this essay will focus on borderline...

Presenting Symptoms Robin Henderson was being treated by a clinical psychologist primarily regarding her suicidal and self-mutilating gestures, and intense, erratic behaviour in her familial and interpersonal relationships. These behaviours had been occurring over the course of at least three years. Treatment had been attempted, with Robin’s psychologist treating her with anti-depressant medication. Background Information...

What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) refers to a chronic psychological condition that affects a person’s emotional range and stability. An individual with BPD typically exhibits symptoms of unstable behaviors and frequent mood swings. They are easily triggered by emotionally taxing situations and often take long periods of time to recover from...