‘It’s Life or Death’: The Mental Health Crisis Among U.S. Teens
“We need to figure it out,” she said. “Because it’s life or death for these kids.”
Self-Disgust In Teens May Be An Early Sign Of Borderline Personality Disorder
TW: Discussion of Suicide and Self Harm “In people with BPD, self-disgust is typically related to a persistent feeling of being irrevocably bad, repulsive, or flawed. This results in harsh self-criticism, self-hatred, or self-loathing. It can sometimes be...
There’s a Mental-Health Crisis Among American Children. Why?
It should come as no surprise that problems with mental health have been on the rise over the past two years. However, studies have recently shown that the Covid-19 pandemic is not the sole driver in the dramatic increase in mental health cases. This New York Times article from Kim Tingley explores the mental health epidemic that Americans, particularly American children, are currently facing:
What Triggers a Person With Borderline Personality Disorder?
This VeryWellHealth.com article by Angelica Bottaro is a great refresher (or primer if you are just learning about BPD) on the triggers of Borderline Personality Disorder. Knowing the possible triggers for someone who is living with BPD, what an emotional episode...
Why Do Mental Health Professionals Avoid Diagnosing Borderline Personality Disorder?
Mental health providers can be reluctant to diagnose BPD and other personality disorders due to diagnosis criteria, insurance, and stigma.
