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Bipolar disorders and borderline personality disorders: Two sides, one coin
No full textBecause of their pervasiveness and comorbidity, bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorders represent a broad field of interest for scientific research. Several studies have pointed out that there are positive correlations: affective instability and impulsive behaviour could represent shared characteristics. To understand the relationship between the two disorders fully, the authors underline the importance of recovering the concept of affective temperament and the psychodynamic approach. Finally, we consider the effect of early traumatic experience
The continuum between bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder
No full textSeveral studies have been carried out regarding the possible overlap between bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder. Up to now, it is not possible to provide a definitive picture. In fact, there is currently significant debate about the relationship between borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder
Suicidal attempts among emergency department patients: one-year of clinical experience
No full textIntroduction: Suicidal ideation and attempts account for a significant number of Emergency Department visit and represent a major public and mental health problem. Suicide and suicide attempts are a major cause of death and morbidity worldwide
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