Borderline Personality Disorder (The Facts Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (970 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0199202966 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 268 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Wendy Jackson is currently employed as a mental health promoter for a national mental health organization, and is a freelance health auditor, quality manager and consumer advisor. . His published scientific research includes the effectiveness of therapy, the DBT program he leads and his borderline personality disorder training for professionals. Wendy is an ex-consumer of services for people with borderline personality disorder, having benefited from treatment implemented across
Written by an author who has recovered from borderline personality disorder lends the book an authenticity and practicality not found in other books. Doody's Notes
In an area often associated with pessimism and negativity, this book provides patients and families with realistic hope.. Numerous case histories and patient perspectives have been included to help illustrate key points and bring the book alive for the reader. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a psychiatric condition that affects nearly 2% of the general population, predominantly women. Symptoms of BPD include impulsivity, mood swings, unstable intense relationships and feelings of chronic emptiness. Research on BPD has lagged behind that on other mental health conditions, such as depression and psychosis, primarily due to the lack of evidence of effective treatment but also due to the stigma historically associated with the condition. Fortunately this situation is changing, with improved treatments now available and improved clinician/organizational willingness to engage with tho
I Like Wendy's Notes! Self Help for Managing the Symptoms of Borderline Personality DisorderAs one who has successfully recovered from the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder, I greatly appreciate Wendy's perspective and passing along information on her experience.Bravo!Tami Green[. "Hope amongst the chaos" according to Liz Sims. Very respectfully written. Gives hope when trying to come to terms with the chaos of the disorder & the sadness & grief associated with the diagnosis.Thanks to both of you from a mum of a precious daughter diagnosed recently with BPD