


There’s a Mental-Health Crisis Among American Children. Why?
It should come as no surprise that problems with mental health have been on the rise over the past two years. However, studies have recently shown that the Covid-19 pandemic is not the sole driver in the dramatic increase in mental health cases. This New York Times article from Kim Tingley explores the mental health epidemic that Americans, particularly American children, are currently facing:

How to navigate dating when you have borderline personality disorder (BPD)
BPD is one of the most stigmatized mental health disorders. As a result, some believe those with the disorder are unworthy of being loved. The emotional instability of those with BPD creates a vicious cycle whereby actions to cope with the burden of stigma exacerbate the condition

Seth Axelrod: A Remembrance
The Borderline Personality Disorder community suffered a painful loss this week.

10 Core Beliefs of Personality Disorders
“Schema” are enduring thought patterns learned early on that filter our view of the world and how to interact with it.
Understanding the maladaptive schema of personality-disordered people can help put their behaviors into perspective.
Personality-disorder-related core schema include abandonment, incompetence, control, belonging, suspiciousness, entitlement, and status.

TikTok: A Helpful Source of Mental Health Information
Do social media platforms help or hurt people with BPD? You’ll be surprised to learn that TikTok deserves a big thumbs up…