Includes bibliographical references (pages 71-79) and index.
Contents
Overview of borderline personality disorder -- How common is borderline personality disorder? -- What is the likelihood of recovery for those with BPD? -- Diagnosing and assessing borderline personality disorder -- What criteria are used for diagnosing BPD? -- What are typical characteristics of those with BPD? -- What tools are used for clinical assessment? -- How is BPD differentiated from other disorders? -- Psychological approaches to treating BPD -- What are the individual psychological approaches to treating BPD? -- How are various individual therapy approaches similar? -- How can group psychotherapy help those with BPD? -- How can psychological treatment strategies be used to manage suicide risk? -- Biological approaches to treating BPD -- What are the genetic indications for BPD?- -- What are the neurological and/or biological indications for BPD? -- What medications are used to treat BPD, and how effective are they?