Recent advances in the treatment of borderline personality disorder

Abstract

Objective: To examine recent research on the treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD).

Method: A narrative review of all recent controlled trials of therapy for patients with BPD.

Results: Various psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological methods can be used to reduce impulsivity and dysphoric mood in this disorder.

Conclusion: There is strong support for well-structured forms of psychotherapy, but evidence for pharmacotherapy in BPD is mixed. Treatment can usually be carried out in an outpatient setting.