http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Patients coping with the chaos and misery of Borderline Personality Disorder now have reason for strong confidence in making major life changes through a new treatment, Schema Therapy. For the first time, three major outcome studies have shown that many patients with Borderline Personality Disorder can achieve full recovery across the complete range of symptoms. http://www.physorg.com/news177830854.html Medicine & Health Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:28:47 EST news177830854 In the future, diagnosing severe personality disorders, evaluating the childhood environment, assessing alcohol consumption and the analysis of the MAOA genotype may provide more accurate means for assessing risk among violent offenders, according to the Finnish research carried out jointly at the University of Helsinki and the Helsinki University Central Hospital Psychiatry Centre. http://www.physorg.com/news173100336.html Medicine & Health Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:40:01 EST news173100336 A French multicenter study headed by Jean Cottraux (Lyon) has investigated the role of psychotherapy in borderline personality disorder. http://www.physorg.com/news172914867.html Medicine & Health Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:01:35 EST news172914867 According to the National Institute of Mental Health, borderline personality disorder (BPD) is more common than schizophrenia or bipolar disorder and is estimated to affect 2 percent of the population. In a new study, a University of Missouri researcher and Dutch team of research collaborators found that genetic material on chromosome nine was linked to BPD features, a disorder characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image and behavior, and can lead to suicidal behavior, substance abuse and failed relationships. http://www.physorg.com/news148653587.html Medicine & Health Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:39:47 EST news148653587 In a game of give and get, the brains of people with borderline personality disorder often don't get it. http://www.physorg.com/news137337238.html Medicine & Health Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:13:58 EST news137337238