Personality Disorders

What are they? Complex mental health conditions that affect emotional regulation, self-image, and relationships, often leading to impulsive behaviors

What causes them? Scientists generally agree that genetic and environmental influences are likely to be involved, and certain events during childhood may also play a role

How common are they? 31% of adults in the US experience one or more at some time in their lives, 19% in the past year

What are the effects? Extreme anger, anxiety, depression, engaging in dangerous behaviors, paranoia, tumultuous relationships, frantic attempts to avoid abandonment

The ABCs of Personality Disorders
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and other personality disorders are serious mental illnesses that center on the inability to manage emotions effectively. Sufferers often find life chaotic and overwhelming. They have difficulty regulating emotions, making relationships difficult to navigate. These issues are compounded because BPD and other personality disorders often co-occur in conjunction with conditions like eating disorders, addiction, anxiety disorders, and bipolar disorder.