The personality trait of neuroticism – perhaps better understood as “negative emotionality” is a major risk factor of major depression.

This study explains that this occurs because levels of neuroticism are, for the most part, an index of their genetic susceptibility of a client to to clinical depression.

This Self-Destructive subtype of Borderline Personality disorder is marked by a heightened propensity for engaging in behaviors that pose significant risks to their physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Understanding the volatile nature and velocity of self-destructive behaviors in humans suffering with this subtype of Borderline Personality Disorder is essential for effective diagnosis, treatment, and support.

The impulsive subtype of BPD is characterized by sudden, rash, impulsive actions and decisions.

Humans with this subtype may engage in reckless behaviors without fully considering the consequences, ranging from mundane issues such as tying one on, to reckless driving, and, of course, unsafe sexual practices.

Some humans with Borderline Personality Disorder have the Discouraged features subtype.

These poor souls endure chronic feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and pessimism.

The discouraged type of BPD presents distinctive set of challenges as they attempt to navigate their relationships, self-perception, and emotional regulation.

Within the spectrum of Borderline Personality Disorder, the Petulant subtype represents a distinct manifestation with its unique set of symptoms and challenges.

I think my first ex-wife could have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder with the Petulant subtype.

So exploring its clinical features, diagnostic criteria, potential causes, and treatment options, is a walk down memory lane for me…

Rituals for one human, can and do matter.

But you make it happen, the “product” may be either a variable, or a constant because ritual is driven by your direct, personal sense of meaning.

A number of my clients are C-level execs, home for the holidays.

The upheavals in commercial real estate and banking are making it hard to leave stress behind….

Here are the worst 2 ways to manage stress you should avoid…

Research from Germany suggests that we may have more to learn about solitude, social supports, and mental health…

Research reveals that humans report feeling stress as move through time, becoming older and more chill in the process.

Aging humans have fewer stressful experiences, and they deal with whatever stress they do experience much better than when they were younger.

On the other hand, Middle age humans are way more stressed nowadays than they were 20 years ago.

A new study suggests that humans who leave work and return home stressed are often unable to unwind by watching TV, or playing video games to in an effort to chill out.

It seems for stressed-out humans, down time can be a downer.

Bipolar disorder quite a dangerous mental disorder, and Marriage and Family Therapists should expect to encounter families suffering from BPD from time to time.

They may show up with, or without a formal diagnosis.

Here are the essential diagnostic features of early-onset bipolar disorder that you need to know about…

Exciting times, indeed.

We might be facing a paradox of sorts.

As AI rolls out in clinic settings, the power of AI will reshape the hierarchy of expertise, and further subordinate the diagnostic function of psychiatry.