Mentalizing is the capacity to understand others and oneself in terms of internal mental
states. It is assumed to be underpinned by four dimensions: automatic–controlled, internally …

Background Self‐harm (SH; intentional self‐poisoning or self‐injury regardless of degree of
suicidal intent or other types of motivation) is a growing problem in most counties, often …

A broad range of psychotherapies have been proposed and evaluated in the treatment of
borderline personality disorder (BPD), but the question which specific type of psychotherapy …

What is psychoanalysis? Is it relevant to today's mental health crisis? How can
psychoanalysis help people suffering from psychological distress and illness? This vital new …

Examining clinical practice with families through a mentalizing lens, this innovative book is
filled with practical therapeutic strategies and in-depth case illustrations. The expert authors …

Introduction Mentalization‐based therapy (MBT) and its adapted version for adolescents
(MBT‐A) are repeatedly highlighted as promising treatments for reducing self‐harm …

There are no studies of the safety and effectiveness of telehealth psychiatric treatment of
partial hospital level of care, in general, and for borderline personality disorder (BPD) in …

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) was introduced in the DSM‐III in 1980. From the DSM‐
III to the DSM‐5, no major changes have occurred in its defining criteria. The disorder is …

Objectives Although treatments of patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) were
historically associated with relatively high dropout rates, dropout rates in contemporary …

Attachment approaches have played a crucial role in furthering our understanding of
individuals with personality disorders (PDs) and their treatment. Yet, recent years have …