Tag: borderline personality disorder

Co-Occurring Disorders

September 25, 2020 Avalon Malibu Treatment Mental Health

Substance use disorders and mental health disorders seemingly go hand in hand. You may be dealing with a dual-diagnosis, and some mental disorders exacerbate a substance abuse disorder. It’s critical that any mental health issues are addressed by healthcare professionals… Read More ›

What Is Black and White Thinking?

April 24, 2020 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Healthy Living

When you view life, people or situations as “all or nothing”, that is known as black and white thinking. For many people, these thought patterns appear from time to time, especially when they’re feeling upset, angry, disappointed, hopeless or frustrated.… Read More ›

Identifying the Difference between Borderline Personality Disorder and Histrionic Personality Disorder

April 22, 2020 Avalon Malibu Treatment Mental Health

When it comes to personality disorders, there are often symptoms that seem to overlap – and without a proper diagnosis, a person can find daily life challenging. Many people with personality disorders have difficulty maintaining relationships, as their perceptions of… Read More ›

Borderline Personality Disorder and Suicide Prevention

April 20, 2020 Avalon Malibu Mental Health Recovery

Note: If you are having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters and you are not alone. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects millions of people across the United States, with the majority… Read More ›

Exploring Borderline Personality Disorder in Women

March 5, 2020 Avalon Malibu Treatment Mental Health

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is experienced by several million people across the United States. Studies report that most people diagnosed with BPD are women, which makes this a vital population of interest in terms of support and treatment. People with… Read More ›

Borderline and Avoidant Personality Disorders

February 27, 2020 Avalon Malibu Treatment Mental Health

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and avoidant personality disorder (APD) both share a number of similar symptoms, increasing the risk of misdiagnosis. Both disorders involve intense fear of criticism and rejection, with a high level of emotional distress that can affect… Read More ›

Borderline Personality Disorder

November 23, 2019 Avalon Malibu Treatment Mental Health

Note: If you are having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters and you are not alone. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects people all across the world, with many of them being women.… Read More ›

This New App Could Help Reinforce DBT For People Who Need It

March 27, 2019 Avalon Malibu Treatment Mental Health

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that was primarily created to help treat borderline personality disorder (BPD). With DBT, the focus is still placed on problematic thought patterns with an aim to develop newer, more… Read More ›

What are Common Stereotypes Associated with Borderline Personality Disorder?

April 13, 2018 Avalon Malibu QA

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), borderline personality disorder (BPD) is “a condition characterized by difficulties regulating emotion”. Individuals with this disorder feel emotions intensely and may experience impulsivity, poor self-image, stormy relationships and intense responses to… Read More ›

What is Mentalization-Based Therapy?

January 26, 2018 Avalon Malibu Alcohol Addiction

Therapy provides a great mechanism for individuals to work through their problems, learn more about themselves and others, gain perspective, develop tools to cope, and more. For people who suffer from borderline personality disorder BPD), several techniques may be used.… Read More ›