Borderline Personality Disorder demystified
Subtitle: an essential guide for understanding and living with BPD
By: Robert O. Friedel, MD ; with Linda F. Cox, LCSW, and Karin Friedel
Contributors: Cox, Linda F., author; Friedel, Karin, author
Edition: Revised edition.
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9780738220246
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Borderline personality disorder; Popular works
Description: Millions of Americans suffer from borderline personality disorder (BPD), a psychiatric condition marked by extreme emotional instability, erratic and self-destructive behavior, and tumultuous relationships. Though it was once thought to be untreatable, today researchers and clinicians know that there is every reason for hope. Dr. Robert Friedel, a leading expert and pioneer in pharmacological treatment for BPD, combines his extensive knowledge and personal experience into this comprehensive guide. --Publisher
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-262) and index.
Table of contents: title: What is Borderline Personality Disorder and how is it diagnosed; title: You are not alone; title: The history of Borderline Personality Disorder; title: The causes of Boderline Personality Disorder; title: Tracing the course of the disorder; title: Borderline Personality Disorder in children; title: Borderline Personality Disorder and the brain; title: Common co-occurring disorders; title: The key elements of treatment; title: Medications; title: The psychotherapies; title: The integrated use of medications and psychotherapy; title: When a loved one has Borderline Personality Disorder; title: Research: the ultimate reason for hope.