The Clinician's Dilemma: Borderline Personality Disorder or Bipolar Spectrum Disorder?

Abstract

Objectives: This paper aims to explore the use of science as a basis for introducing bipolar spectrum disorder to conceptualize people who may otherwise be described as having borderline personality disorder, and offer suggestions for the management of clinical dilemmas.

Conclusions: Testable observations, thoughtfulness and humility are helpful in clinical practice.

Keywords

bipolar spectrum borderline personality science uncertainty

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