Many psychiatric terms have become part of the popular lexicon. Terms such as “bipolar” and “OCD” are thrown around to describe a moody family member or an organized friend. Other examples: “manic,” ...
The focus in DBT treatment is "radical" acceptance of oneself, while learning behavioral skills specifically designed to help overcome emotional vulnerability and to build a life worth living.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that affects the way you feel about yourself and other people. The symptoms of BPD are severe enough to interfere with daily function ...