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 …
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people with bpd (borderline personality disorder) – THE WOOD ZONE
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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 …
Risk of being killed by police is 16 times greater for those with …
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According to a new report, half of the 7.9 million Americans with severe mental illness don't get necessary care – and are more likely to be harmed.
Campus programs increase California college students receiving …
The California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), an organization of county governments working to improve mental health outcomes for individuals, families and communities, has provided funds to support …
Couples Discuss Mental Illness – BuzzFeed
I feel really empowered managing my mental health.”..