Is borderline personality disorder genetic or caused by environment? Explore what recent research says about the relationship of heredity and BPD.

Splitting is a symptom of borderline personality disorder where a person is unable to hold opposing thoughts and sees everything as black or white.

Learn how to distinguish between typical mood swings that everyone experiences from time to time and borderline personality disorder (BPD) mood swings.

Mild dissociation is common and normal, but severe forms are associated with mental health disorders. Learn more about dissociation in borderline personality disorder.

Diagnosing borderline personality disorder (BPD) requires an assessment by a mental health professional. Learn about how BPD is diagnosed and treated.

Learn effective ways to live with borderline personality disorder even though it's not easy and the symptoms can affect every part of your life.

Learn how to create a safety plan when you have borderline personality disorder (BPD) so you are prepared when mental health emergencies arise.

A good social support network is important for mental health. Find some ideas on developing a network for borderline personality disorder support.

There is no definitive cure for borderline personality disorder (BPD), but research shows that treatment can move a person with BPD toward remission and recovery.

What are the criteria for diagnosing borderline personality disorder (BPD) in the DSM-5? Here are the BPD criteria to better understand the condition's symptoms.