Dimensional models of personality disorders are increasingly popular, but do they obscure real clinical syndromes?

Researchers surveyed therapists worldwide to identify patient traits linked to successful psychedelic-assisted therapy. The ...

Volatile relationships, reckless impulsivity and an unstable identity are hallmarks of this misunderstood mental health condition. Credit...Vanessa Saba Supported by By Christina Caron On the surface, ...

Sarah Schuster has a journalism degree from Syracuse University. She spent seven years helping people tell their mental health stories at The Mighty, and is currently pursing a master's in social work ...

A “favorite person” (FP) in borderline personality disorder (BPD) describes someone whom an individual with BPD relies the most on for support and reassurance. This bond can be profoundly emotional, ...

SINGAPORE – In 2020, software engineer Jerry Tan was in and out of the GP clinic for a year with constant diarrhoea and sinus infections. “I had recurring infection, causing fever and cough. I was ...

While it's not an official psychological term, empaths are generally understood to be people who are extremely attuned to the feelings and emotions of others. The term stems from the word "empathy," ...

During the last decades, the field of personality disorders has undergone a major paradigm shift, moving from categorical diagnostic systems toward ...