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Jerold J. Kreisman M.D.

About

Jerold Kreisman, M.D., is a psychiatrist and author. His books, I Hate You, Don't Leave Me, and Sometimes I Act Crazy, have been translated into several languages around the world. His latest book is Talking to a Loved One with Borderline Personality Disorder. He is an associate clinical professor at St. Louis University and has been designated a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He has lectured widely in both this country and abroad, and has appeared on many media programs, including The Oprah Winfrey Show.

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Recent Posts
New Biological Treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder

New biological approaches for treating BPD are promising, but should we expect to treat the diagnosis as a whole, or as a collection of related symptoms?

New biological approaches for treating BPD are promising, but should we expect to treat the diagnosis as a whole, or as a collection of related symptoms?

What Is New and What Isn't in Our Understanding of BPD

In the 40 years since the publication of DSM-III, much has changed about our understanding of BPD—and much hasn't.

In the 40 years since the publication of DSM-III, much has changed about our understanding of BPD—and much hasn't.

What's So Bad About Being Borderline?

Loved ones and professionals focus primarily on the negative patterns exhibited with BPD, but patients are also endowed with many positive attributes.

Loved ones and professionals focus primarily on the negative patterns exhibited with BPD, but patients are also endowed with many positive attributes.

Which BPD Criteria Are Associated With Suicidal Behavior?

Definitive BPD criteria can be associated with suicidal risk factors. Will it bring us closer to better predictions of possible suicide?

Definitive BPD criteria can be associated with suicidal risk factors. Will it bring us closer to better predictions of possible suicide?

Suicide and Its Discontents

A suicide attempt may predict future attempts, or, for some, it may result in a new appreciation of the value of life.

A suicide attempt may predict future attempts, or, for some, it may result in a new appreciation of the value of life.

"Borderline"—a Musical Comedy?

Is it OK to laugh and sing about borderline personality disorder?

Is it OK to laugh and sing about borderline personality disorder?

Childhood Sleep and Youth BPD Symptoms

Can sleep irregularities in childhood be another predictor of psychiatric illness emerging in adolescence?

Can sleep irregularities in childhood be another predictor of psychiatric illness emerging in adolescence?

How to Curse Correctly

Words have power. Curse words can offend you, shock you, frighten you, or make you laugh. But, like all words, to be effective, they should be used thoughtfully and creatively.

Words have power. Curse words can offend you, shock you, frighten you, or make you laugh. But, like all words, to be effective, they should be used thoughtfully and creatively.