Since the publication of the acclaimed second edition of Handbook of Diagnosis and
Treatment of DSM-IV-TR Personality Disorders, much has changed in how the personality …

Although previous studies have considered shame to be a significant emotion in making
sense of self-injury, the connection is still not fully understood. Drawing on sociological …

As an anthropologist, I study western psychiatric categories and practices as historically
specific technologies of moral (and, often, gendered) personhood. I am also a practicing …

We describe a naturally occurring, real-world comparison of outcomes following 6 months in
standalone DBT skills training group for adults with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) …

The purpose of this article is to use poetic analysis to present evocative accounts of the lived
experiences of individuals who have recovered from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) …

This hands-on guide addresses the present day realities of applying dialectical behavior
therapy in a mental health and substance abuse recovery context. The book presents the …

The clinical diagnosis of borderline personality disorder carries a uniquely pungent stigma.
The literature repeatedly refers to these patients as manipulative, malignant and treatment …

In this inspirational book, LaMay shows readers how to transform classrooms and schools
into places where youth can explore the intersection between literacy and their lives. This …

This paper addresses exclusively the role of language in the projection of self and
construction of identity of individuals who suffer from mental health issues. The language …

This article presents a summary of current research on borderline personality disorder and
examines interventions that work as well as the consequences for ministers and …