Borderline personality disorder in East Asian adolescents: a comprehensive review of research on assessment, etiology, and treatment (opens in new tab)

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a severe mental disorder marked by instability in affect, impulse control, interpersonal relationships, and behaviors. Its symptoms typically appear during adolescence and may predict adverse long-term outcomes. In East Asia, research focusing on this population is growing. This review aims to comprehensively summarize these findings to provide an overall profile of adolescents with BPD in East Asia. Studies show the prevalence of BPD among East Asian ...