Borderline personality disorder is one of the most frequently diagnosed personality disorders, and one of the most misunderstood. Carla Sharp, PhD, of the University of Houston, discusses how BPD is diagnosed, defined and treated, how family members can help children and adults with BPD, and how the disorder fits in with researchers’ evolving understanding of personality disorders in general. Links<a href="https://www.uh.edu/class/psychology/about/people/carla-sharp/">Carla Sharp, PhD</a> <a href="https://www.speakingofpsychology.org">Speaking of Psychology Home Page</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Speaking of Psychology

What is borderline personality disorder? With Carla Sharp, PhD

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