Personality Disorders
Conference Coverage
Aggression is influenced by genetic, environmental factors
"What we think is that the threshold to explode is probably regulated by various neurobiological features," said Dr. Emil F. Coccaro.
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Novel drug may lower agitation, aggression in multiple psychiatric disorders
The study “supports vafidemstat as an emerging therapeutic option to treat aggression-agitation,” said Dr. Roger Bullock.
Cases That Test Your Skills
Command hallucinations, but is it really psychosis?
Due to intense family conflicts, Ms. D, age 26, often is suicidal. She has been hospitalized >25 times, and has received varying diagnoses and...
Conference Coverage
Borderline personality disorder common in chronic pain patients
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – “The fact that one-fourth of individuals with [chronic noncancer pain] could have co-occurring BPD underscores the need for...
From the Journals
Brain imaging offers new insight into persistent antisocial behavior
"These findings underscore prior research that really highlights that there are different types of young offenders," said coauthor Dr. Essi Viding...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder?
Understanding the clinical, psychopathological, and sociodemographic correlates is critical.
Conference Coverage
New borderline personality disorder intervention less intensive, works for most
SAN DIEGO – A relatively new treatment approach called good psychiatric management (GPM) is available for patients...
From the Editor
Premature mortality across most psychiatric disorders
Psychiatric brain disorders are associated with multiple medical diseases that lead to a shorter lifespan.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Psychotherapy for psychiatric disorders: A review of 4 studies
Psychotherapy is among the evidence-based treatment options for treating various psychiatric disorders.
From the Editor
Beyond ‘selfies’: An epidemic of acquired narcissism
‘Acquired narcissism’ that comes from fame can lead celebrities to start believing they are indeed superior to the rest of us mortals.
Conference Coverage
Genetics, neurobiology of borderline personality disorder remain uncertain
CRYSTAL CITY, VA. – Trauma seen in patients with borderline personality disorder is similar to that found in patients with PTSD, said Dr. Emil F....