[youtube uO3rWM1TeHU] Borderline Personality Disorder with Tarzan and Jane uses an old movie to convey some new information about BPD. Although neither Tarzan nor Jane may truly fit this disorder, the video’s makers felt that they are fun models to use in distributing information. This was taken from “Tarzan and His Mate.”
It’s estimated that there are 6-10 million husbands, wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, and children affected by Borderline Personality Disorder. Few know or are in treatment. Also known as Emotional Regulation Disorder (ERD), trastorno l’mite de la personalidad, or dérégulation émotionnell, the main trait of borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, [...]
Are you a parent of an adolescent who experiences their extreme mood swings, addictive and self-destructive behavior, intense and unstable relationships, and black and white thinking? Your child may be suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). And BPD is scary, isn’t it? One moment your child can’t stand to be away from you; they think [...]
What kind of a therapist, psychiatrist or psychologist should you seek if you are depressed or suicidal? Who works best with those who often feel futile and powerless? My view is that it is best to have a counselor who can emotionally and verbally empathize with your inner suffering and turmoil. If you are considering [...]
Although many people use the terms “anxiety” and “stress” interchangeably, they are actually two distinct conditions. Stress is a reaction to a stimulus, either internal or external. You may experience stress when you feel frustrated with something (like waiting in line behind a slow person) or when you are worried that you won’t meet expectations [...]
For her work as a professor at UC Irvine, Dr. Rhoda Hahn earned a Recognition for Excellence in Medical Student Education Award from the American Psychiatry Association. Her motivation as a psychiatrist roots from knowing how her work helps people get back to being themselves. Dr. Hahn is the co-author of “Psychiatry”, a handbook for [...]
