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New standards for the treatment of BPD have been promulgated in 2024 and surprising findings have emerged from meta-analyses and studies. In BPD, the lack of a cohesive Self undermines life goals and accomplishments. This should be the emphasis of long-term treatment: to finally get a life.
LITERATURE
Ramos-Suárez I, Guerrero-Jiménez M, Cervilla JA, Gutiérrez B. Epidemiology of borderline personality disorder in the general population: Prevalence, sociodemographic factors, and comorbidities - A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Affect Disord. 2026 Feb 1;394(Pt A):120482. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2025.120482. Epub 2025 Oct 20. PMID: 41115635.
Lak M, Shakiba S, Dolatshahi B, Saatchi M, Shahrbaf M, Jafarpour A. The prevalence of suicide ideation, suicide attempt and suicide in borderline personality disorder patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2025 Jul-Aug;95:52-61. doi: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2025.04.005. Epub 2025 Apr 21. PMID: 40279864.
Ruggero CJ, Zimmerman M, Chelminski I, Young D. Borderline personality disorder and the misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder. J Psychiatr Res. 2010 Apr;44(6):405-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2009.09.011. Epub 2009 Nov 3. PMID: 19889426; PMCID: PMC2849890.
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New standards for the treatment of BPD have been promulgated in 2024 and surprising findings have emerged from meta-analyses and studies. In BPD, the lack of a cohesive Self undermines life goals and accomplishments. This should be the emphasis of long-term treatment: to finally get a life.
LITERATURE
Ramos-Suárez I, Guerrero-Jiménez M, Cervilla JA, Gutiérrez B. Epidemiology of borderline personality disorder in the general population: Prevalence, sociodemographic factors, and comorbidities - A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Affect Disord. 2026 Feb 1;394(Pt A):120482. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2025.120482. Epub 2025 Oct 20. PMID: 41115635.
Lak M, Shakiba S, Dolatshahi B, Saatchi M, Shahrbaf M, Jafarpour A. The prevalence of suicide ideation, suicide attempt and suicide in borderline personality disorder patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2025 Jul-Aug;95:52-61. doi: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2025.04.005. Epub 2025 Apr 21. PMID: 40279864.
Ruggero CJ, Zimmerman M, Chelminski I, Young D. Borderline personality disorder and the misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder. J Psychiatr Res. 2010 Apr;44(6):405-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2009.09.011. Epub 2009 Nov 3. PMID: 19889426; PMCID: PMC2849890.
Few seats left. Reserve Your Seat NOW! Write to: samvaknin@gmail.com.
November 12-15, 2026 FREE 4-Days Seminar in Hotel Unique, Ohrid, North Macedonia: "Borderline Personalities" + BONUS LECTURE: "Sexuality in Cluster B Personality Disorders".
Agenda is book in progress, available for free download on VRF website:
vrfoundation.net/free-seminar-in-ohrid-november-12-15-2026
SEPTEMBER Narcissist in Daily Life Zoom Lecture narcissistic-abuse.com/ghanaevent.jpeg
OCTOBER instagram.com/2026eurotasconference 26th EUROTAS International Transpersonal Conference, Greece
Find and Buy MOST of my BOOKS and eBOOKS in my Amazon Store: amazon.com/stores/page/60F8EC8A-5812-4007-9F2C-DFA02EA713B3










