Mental illness can affect anyone, but for people of color, the experience of the illness itself is often compounded (or even caused) by racism, microaggressions, and community-specific stigma. Racism and stereotypes about …
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness affecting approximately 1.6% of adults in the U.S. Symptoms — usually beginning in adolescence and early adulthood — include emotional instability, extreme …
The most commonly used name today is Borderline Personality Disorder – or BPD – as defined in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic & Statistical Manual (DSM-IV-TR). The term "Borderline" is a historic term …
A biological test for bipolar I disorder could greatly aid clinicians in making correct diagnoses.
People who have mental health along with substance use problems (known as dual diagnosis) have multiple needs, and yet struggle to find services to help them. Those with complex needs have often experienced a great …
