I. Definitions

1. Making the Diagnosis

2. Dimensional Models

3. Boundaries with Other Mental Disorders

II. Causes

4. BPD across the Life Cycle

5. Risk Factors

6. A General Model

III. Treatment

7. Outcome

8. Pharmacotherapy

9. Psychotherapy

10. Brief Treatment and Stepped Care

11. Guidelines for Management

12. Stigma and Families

13. Therapeutic Interventions

14. Problems in Therapy

15. Suicidality and Hospitalization

16. Research Directions

References

Index