At what age can a child be diagnosed
BPD traits and behaviors typically arise in early adulthood. However some individuals begin to show symptoms of the disorder much earlier - even in childhood. Symptoms of BPD can mimic developmental behaviors typical of adolescence (e.g. unstable mood swings, depression, anxiety). The primary difference between BPD and adolescent behaviors is that during adolescence these symptoms occur for brief periods of time, whereas a person with BPD is likely to have more enduring or constant episodes. For this and other reasons, many therapists are hesitant make a diagnosis of BPD until the child turns 18. However the DSM-5, the current edition of the diagnostic guidebook for mental health professionals, permits a diagnosis of BPD in patients younger than 18 if BPD symptoms persist for at least 1 year.
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Children should get diagnosis earlier Mary Zanarini
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I was nine & contemplating suicide
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Borderline Personality Disorder has a good prognosis - Mary Zanarini
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BPD diagnosis for younger people
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People with BPD can have a remission - Mary Zanarini
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Criteria needed to diagnosing BPD in adolescents - Perry Hoffman
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Assessing for BPD in children under 18 - Antonia News
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Why it's important to diagnose adolescents with BPD - Alec Miller
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Long term outcomes for Borderline Personality Disorder - ALec Miller
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There is a stigma against diagnosing BPD in adolescents - Marsha Linehan
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Why diagnose teens with BPD - Alec Miller
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Families need an early diagnosis of BPD - Perry Hoffman
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How to make diagnosis of BPD in teens - Alec Miller
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Reason to give DBT to adolescents showing Borderline features - Alec Miller
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Confusion about abnormal behavior in adolescents - Antonia New