Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is often difficult for parents and caregivers to recognize, yet studies show it affects about 3% of the general adolescent population. While this percentage does seem alarmingly high, BPD is frequently misdiagnosed—often as Bipolar Disorder Type 2—due to some overlapping symptoms like impulsivity, emotional intensity, and suicidal thoughts, among others.  Thus, […]

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious condition that needs to be addressed right away – but what does a BPD episode look like in teens, and how will you know when it’s time to seek help? Below, we’re sharing the signs of a BPD episode that all parents and caregivers need to know, plus

When becoming a parent, there’s no definitive cure-all solution for the complexities of mental health; this is especially true as it relates to teenagers with bipolar disorder. There are a plethora of mental health disorders that could all have an impact on a person’s quality of life. As a parent, it’s difficult to watch your child go through all of that and feel powerless to stop it (or at least help).