Characteristics of borderline personality disorder: a Canadian study

Can J Psychiatry. 1988 Jun;33(5):336-40. doi: 10.1177/070674378803300504.

Abstract

This study presents data on a Canadian sample of inpatients with the diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Inpatients with BPD were compared to inpatients with borderline traits. The results indicate that the BPD inpatients have a chronic severe disorder, which onsets in adolescence, and are likely to have suffered early deprivation or abuse.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Borderline Personality Disorder / psychology*
  • Depressive Disorder / psychology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Life Change Events
  • Male
  • Personality Development
  • Personality Disorders / psychology*
  • Psychiatric Department, Hospital
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Risk Factors