Borderline personality disorder (BPD), long seen as an unchanging and lifelong condition, may actually have both stable and variable elements according to new research. The study found that about half of BPD features persist over time, while the other half fluctuate. This suggests BPD has a more dynamic course than traditionally thought. Key Takeaways: Around …
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition characterized by difficulties with emotional regulation, impulsivity, and unstable relationships. A key feature of BPD is impaired empathy, which contributes to the interpersonal dysfunction seen in these patients. A new review analyzes 45 studies on empathy and related constructs like theory of mind in BPD, …
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a common and debilitating mental health condition, yet medication options remain limited according to a new systematic review published in CNS Drugs. The study found minimal evidence supporting the benefits of medication for BPD beyond some improvement in individual symptoms. No drugs have been approved for BPD and there is …
Personality disorders like borderline and avoidant involve differences in brain structure and function that relate to symptoms. New research sheds light on the neurobiology underlying these disorders. Key Facts: Borderline patients showed reduced medial prefrontal cortex (MPFC) volume compared to healthy controls. MPFC is involved in cognitive control of emotion. Both borderline and avoidant patients …
A new study investigates how certain “dark triad” personality traits relate to people’s happiness and life satisfaction. Key Findings: Narcissism has multiple dimensions – some linked to higher well-being, others to lower. Psychopathy overall relates to lower well-being, but one aspect called boldness predicts greater happiness. Machiavellianism consistently associates with reduced well-being. Age and gender …
Researchers have found that more intelligent narcissists are less likely to exhibit rivalry and aggression. This suggests higher intelligence may help mitigate some of the negative interpersonal behaviors associated with narcissism. Key Facts: Narcissism has two main dimensions – admiration and rivalry. Admiration involves self-promotion, while rivalry involves aggression and devaluation of others. These two …
