Borderline Personality Disorder and Neuroplasticity: A Review

Thornton, Owen R. and Li, Wenjun and Cole, Hunter and Cólon, Isabella (2023) Borderline Personality Disorder and Neuroplasticity: A Review. International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal, 19 (2). pp. 1-8. ISSN 2321-7235

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Abstract

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a challenging and complex mental health disorder characterized by emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, unstable relationships, and a poor sense of self. Neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to change and adapt in response to experiences, is impaired in individuals with BPD, specifically in the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus. This impairment has been linked to emotional dysregulation, a core symptom of the disorder. Interventions aimed at improving neuroplasticity hold promise as a treatment target for BPD. Current evidence suggests that psychotherapeutic interventions, such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), may improve neural plasticity in the brain regions associated with emotional dysregulation and may result in symptom reduction and improved functioning in individuals with BPD. However, much more research is needed to better understand the relationship between neuroplasticity and BPD, as well as to develop more targeted and effective interventions. With continued research in this area, it is hoped that improved understanding of the role of neuroplasticity in BPD will lead to the development of more effective treatments for this challenging disorder.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Open Archive Press > Medical Science
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Date Deposited: 22 Mar 2023 12:30
Last Modified: 01 Aug 2024 07:01
URI: http://library.2pressrelease.co.in/id/eprint/747

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