Jerold J. Kreisman M.D.

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.

Ecstasy, Acid, and 'Shrooms: New Psychiatric Treatments

How recreational drugs from the past are being used for the modern treatment of psychiatric syndromes.

How recreational drugs from the past are being used for the modern treatment of psychiatric syndromes.

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?

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.

Coping With COVID

Connect, six feet apart.

Connect, six feet apart.