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Cannabis

Why We Must Acknowledge the Risks of Cannabis Use

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on August 29, 2024

As marijuana use increases in the U.S., it is important to recognize potential risks in its use—especially among the young.

As marijuana use increases in the U.S., it is important to recognize potential risks in its use—especially among the young.

Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder and the Double Bind

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on May 22, 2024

Contradictory communications often expressed by borderline individuals may result in the very outcomes they are trying to avoid. This is the self-defeating "double bind" pattern.

Contradictory communications often expressed by borderline individuals may result in the very outcomes they are trying to avoid. This is the self-defeating "double bind" pattern.

Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline Relationships Under Stress

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on February 19, 2024

A new study examines borderline behavior when romantic relationships are threatened by jealousy.

A new study examines borderline behavior when romantic relationships are threatened by jealousy.

Borderline Personality Disorder

The BPD Chronicles: New Study Examines Patient Experiences

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on October 15, 2023

Recent research explored the individual experiences of people with borderline personality disorder.

Recent research explored the individual experiences of people with borderline personality disorder.

Diet

The Psychology of Obesity: Scourge and Treatment

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on July 16, 2023

Obesity, like some other medical disorders, suffers from social prejudices that blame the victim. With new drug treatments, stigma may be reduced even as relationships may change.

Obesity, like some other medical disorders, suffers from social prejudices that blame the victim. With new drug treatments, stigma may be reduced even as relationships may change.

Psychiatry

Myths, Mischief, and Misconceptions

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on May 5, 2023

Inflicting inaccurate psychiatric diagnoses on others trivializes those who suffer from mental illness and should be confronted, just as we confront other prejudiced accusations.

Inflicting inaccurate psychiatric diagnoses on others trivializes those who suffer from mental illness and should be confronted, just as we confront other prejudiced accusations.

ADHD

ADHD and BPD: The Evolution of Conjoined Diagnoses

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on January 31, 2023

Forty-five years ago, there was no clear understanding of ADHD, and BPD did not exist. Since then, our understanding of both conditions has evolved.

Forty-five years ago, there was no clear understanding of ADHD, and BPD did not exist. Since then, our understanding of both conditions has evolved.

Psychiatry

Do Psychiatrists Do Psychotherapy Anymore?

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on July 30, 2022

Will the role of a traditional psychiatrist, a medical professional, skilled in medical diagnosis, knowledgeable of psychotropic medicines, and a competent psychotherapist survive?

Will the role of a traditional psychiatrist, a medical professional, skilled in medical diagnosis, knowledgeable of psychotropic medicines, and a competent psychotherapist survive?

Personality Disorders

Hollywood Court Case Considers Who's More Violent

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on April 30, 2022

Johnny and Amber fight over who's crazier! "Domestic abuse," PTSD," BPD," HPD" are flung around in court over defamation case.

Johnny and Amber fight over who's crazier! "Domestic abuse," PTSD," BPD," HPD" are flung around in court over defamation case.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

BPD vs. Complex PTSD: What Is the Difference?

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on February 6, 2022

Should complex PTSD be understood as a personality disorder, or should borderline personality disorder be perceived as a result of trauma?

Should complex PTSD be understood as a personality disorder, or should borderline personality disorder be perceived as a result of trauma?

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?

Personality

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

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on September 15, 2021

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.

Psychiatry

Ecstasy, Acid, and 'Shrooms: New Psychiatric Treatments

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on July 24, 2021

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.

Personality

What's So Bad About Being Borderline?

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on May 12, 2021

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.

Suicide

Which BPD Criteria Are Associated With Suicidal Behavior?

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on February 7, 2021

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

Suicide and Its Discontents

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on December 20, 2020

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.

Personality

"Borderline"—a Musical Comedy?

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on October 3, 2020

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

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

Sleep

Childhood Sleep and Youth BPD Symptoms

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on July 15, 2020

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.

Friends

Coping With COVID

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on April 15, 2020

Connect, six feet apart.

Connect, six feet apart.