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 [...]
[youtube 6t6biA9kaMM] Part one of a two-part series in which therapist Ivan Spielberg, LCSW, discusses what he has learned about treating his borderline client. Those who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder are often misunderstood and discriminated against, sometimes even by those in the mental health.
Depression affects every imaginable part of your life. It has negative effects on important things like your success with employment, your social life, and even your physical health and appearance. One thing that being depressed has an absolute knack for ruining is your relationships with others – especially romantic ones. If you’re seriously depressed, it [...]
Could your child’s explosiveness and impulsive behavior be a sign of borderline personality disorder? Are you often confronted with intense rages, hostility, oversensitivity and overreaction, or self-injurious behavior like cutting, burning, or substance abuse? Are your daughter’s relationships unstable – do friends turn from “soul mates” to worst enemies in the space of hours? Does [...]
