Article
Psychiatry
Jose Heliodoro Marco, Isabel Fernandez-Felipe, Joaquin Garcia-Alandete, Sara Fonseca-Baeza, Rosa M. Banos, Azucena Garcia-Palacios, Sandra Perez Rodriguez, Veronica Guillen
Summary: The aim of this study was to confirm the factor structure and analyze the psychometric properties of the Multicultural Quality of Life Index (MQLI) in caregivers of people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The results indicated that the MQLI demonstrated good internal consistency, convergent and discriminant validity, making it a reliable measure for assessing the quality of life in relatives of people with BPD.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
J. Christopher Fowler, Marianne Carlson, William H. Orme, Jon G. Allen, John M. Oldham, Alok Madan, B. Christopher Frueh
Summary: The study found that the diagnostic efficiency of borderline personality disorder is equivalent between the optimized criteria set and the original 9 criteria, with a substantial reduction in estimated heterogeneity.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Pavla Linhartova, Jan Sirucek, Anastasia Ejova, Richard Bartecek, Pavel Theiner, Tomas Kasparek
Summary: This study uses confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to establish a model with three self-reported and three behavioral latent variables, examining impulsivity dimensions. The results show that both patient groups scored higher in self-reported dimensions and impulsive choice, with only ADHD patients displaying impaired waiting and stopping impulsivity.
JOURNAL OF ATTENTION DISORDERS
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Tina Wu, Jennifer Hu, Dimitry Davydow, Heather Huang, Margaret Spottswood, Hsiang Huang
Summary: Borderline personality disorder is a common mental health diagnosis observed in the primary care population and is associated with various challenges in diagnosis and treatment. This article aims to describe the impact of BPD in primary care, review current knowledge, and provide evidence-based treatment approaches for these patients.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Buse Beril Durdurak, Nada Altaweel, Rachel Upthegrove, Steven Marwaha
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the available evidence on the factors leading to the emergence of bipolar disorder (BD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD), and identified both common and distinct factors between the two disorders. The findings highlight the importance of prospective studies in understanding the development and complex interplay of BD and BPD.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
J. Lumikukka Socada, John J. Soderholm, Tom Rosenstrom, Jesper Ekelund, Erkki Isometsa
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence, severity, co-occurrence, and overlap of manic symptoms and borderline personality features in unipolar and bipolar major depressive episodes. The results showed that the presence of mixed and borderline features in MDEs is common, with differences in diagnosis-specific features among different subcohorts. The study highlighted the impact of hypomania on perceived BPD features and the correlation between manic symptoms and borderline features.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Tamara May, Pamela D. Pilkington, Rita Younan, Katrina Williams
Summary: The study systematically reviewed the overlap between ASD and BPD, finding similarities in prevalence and clinical characteristics. Despite most samples being small and clinically ascertained, with potential bias, the prevalence of BPD in ASD was approximately 4% and ASD in BPD was about 3%. Neurocognitive differences may explain similar behavioral symptoms, highlighting the need for further research using larger, well-validated samples.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Karen Kelley, Maggie Walgren, Hilary L. DeShong
Summary: This study found that anger rumination is the strongest predictor of both antisocial and borderline symptoms, while worry negatively predicts antisocial symptoms. Rumination and worry explain far more variance in borderline symptoms compared to antisocial symptoms.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Joana Henriques-Calado, Bruno Goncalves, Catarina Marques, Marco Paulino, Joao Gama Marques, Jaime Gracio, Rute Pires
Summary: This study aims to identify the best set of predictors to differentiate between borderline personality disorder and bipolar spectrum disorders. The results indicate that the major common discriminants of borderline PD across the bipolar spectrum are unusual beliefs & experiences, paranoid ideation, obsession-compulsion and extraversion. Depressivity and impulsivity traits display the greatest predictive value in the differential diagnosis.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Mark Zimmerman, Caroline Balling, Iwona Chelminski, Kristy Dalrymple
Summary: Patients with both bipolar disorder and BPD exhibit more severe psychosocial morbidity compared to those with only one of these disorders.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Gordon Parker, Adam Bayes, Michael J. Spoelma
Summary: The comorbidity of bipolar disorder (BD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD) is higher in community samples than expected and the reasons for this phenomenon are still unclear. This paper reviews previous explanations, considers new potential causes, and emphasizes the role of transdiagnostic features and genetic influences. Measurement errors in diagnostic assignment may have affected previous studies and led to misleading interpretations.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Arnoud Arntz, Kyra Mensink, Wouter R. R. Cox, Rogier E. J. Verhoef, Arnold A. P. van Emmerik, Sophie A. A. Rameckers, Theresa Badenbach, Raoul P. P. P. Grasman
Summary: Dropout is a significant problem in psychotherapy for borderline personality disorder (BPD). This study found that dropout rates were highest in the first quarter of treatment. Schema therapy had the lowest overall dropout rate, while mentalization-based treatment had the lowest dropout rate in the first two quarters. Individual therapy had the lowest dropout rate, while group therapy had the highest rate, with combined formats in-between. Other variables such as age or substance-use exclusion criteria were not associated with dropout.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sophie Mattingley, George J. Youssef, Victoria Manning, Liam Graeme, Kate Hall
Summary: This study systematically examined the associations between distress tolerance (DT) and problematic substance use, disordered eating behaviors, and borderline personality disorder. The results showed that DT had significant negative correlations with all three psychopathology domains, supporting its transdiagnostic role. Furthermore, several factors such as measurement type, age, and sample type moderated these relationships.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Neuroimaging
Miriam Langerbeck, Teresa Baggio, Irene Messina, Salil Bhat, Alessandro Grecucci
Summary: This study used the machine learning method KRR to investigate the neural correlates of subclinical borderline personality traits (BPT). The results showed that certain brain regions, including the frontal and parietal regions, as well as other structures, could predict borderline traits. Additionally, the study confirmed the role of the default mode network in borderline personality disorder (BPD) and found that the BPT circuit was not able to predict histrionic traits.
NEUROIMAGE-CLINICAL
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Peter Beiling, Susan Schurig, Andrea Keller, Kerstin Weidner, Rene Noack
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between therapeutic alliance and therapy outcome in patient groups with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). The results showed that the alliance was a significant predictor of symptom reduction, especially in the OCPD group. Building a strong alliance and measuring it early in therapy may be particularly beneficial for OCPD patients. Regular screening of the therapeutic alliance may be helpful for BPD patients.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Letter
Pediatrics
Maria Castillo-Martinez, Marina Castillo-Martinez, Marc Ferrer, Sebastia Gonzalez-Peris
ANALES DE PEDIATRIA
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Rosa Bosch, Mireia Pagerols, Cristina Rivas, Laura Sixto, Laura Bricolle, Gemma Espanol-Martin, Raquel Prat, Josep A. Ramos-Quiroga, Miquel Casas
Summary: The prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders among Spanish students is consistent with international studies, but a significant proportion had never been previously diagnosed, highlighting the need for early detection and intervention programs.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ana Moreno-Alcazar, Josep A. Ramos-Quiroga, Marta Ribases, Cristina Sanchez-Mora, Gloria Palomar, Rosa Bosch, Josep Salavert, Lydia Fortea, Gemma C. Monte-Rubio, Erick J. Canales-Rodriguez, Michael P. Milham, F. Xavier Castellanos, Miquel Casas, Edith Pomarol-Clotet, Joaquim Radua
Summary: The study found that both risk and protective ADGRL3 haplotypes are associated with significant hypo-activation in the brain during working memory tasks. However, there were no brain effects of the interactions between adult ADHD and ADGRL3 haplotypes.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Fernando Gutierrez, Josep M. Peri, Miguel Garriz, Gemma Vall, Estela Arque, Laura Ruiz, Jaume Condomines, Natalia Calvo, Marc Ferrer, Barbara Sureda
Summary: The study found that the dimensional taxonomies of ICD-11 and DSM-5 share similar traits and can roughly interchange scores. The overlap of the four domains in the five-factor structure reduces discriminant validity. After extracting a general personality disorder factor through bifactor analysis, a comprehensive model with mutually independent traits was achieved.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Victor Barrau, Laura Lopez-Romero, Rosa Bosch, Rafael Torrubia, Miquel Casas, Beatriz Molinuevo
Summary: The study confirmed the three-factor structure of the Spanish parent version of CPTI, which showed gender invariance, good internal consistency, and consistent relationship with delinquent and aggressive behavior. Additionally, CPTI was able to discriminate between children at risk for externalizing disorders and healthy children.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Alberto Fernandez-Teruel, Ignasi Oliveras, Toni Canete, Cristobal Rio-Alamos, Carles Tapias-Espinosa, Daniel Sampedro-Viana, Ana Sanchez-Gonzalez, Francesco Sanna, Rafael Torrubia, Javier Gonzalez-Maeso, Peter Driscoll, Ignacio Moron, Carmen Torres, Susana Aznar, Adolf Tobena, Maria G. Corda, Osvaldo Giorgi
Summary: The Roman high and low avoidance rat lines generated through selective breeding exhibit various behavioral deficits and abnormal neural functions, serving as a promising research model for neurodevelopmental schizophrenia-relevant features and comorbidity with drug addiction vulnerability.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Anna Vilaregut, Mariona Roca, Marc Ferrer, Teresa Pretel-Luque, Natalia Calvo
Summary: This study explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents diagnosed with BPD and their mothers, finding that adolescents had difficulties in managing interpersonal relationships and experienced exacerbated psychopathological symptoms when lockdown restrictions were lifted, but had learned self-care strategies.
CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Anastasiya Ivanova-Serokhvostova, Beatriz Molinuevo, David Torrents-Rodas, Albert Bonillo, Iris Perez-Bonaventura, Montserrat Corrales, Montserrat Pamias, Josep Antoni Ramos-Quiroga, Rafael Torrubia
Summary: This study aimed to explore fear conditioning related to psychopathy in child and early adolescent clinical populations. The findings suggest that psychopathy dimensions and their interactions are associated with deficits in fear conditioning, supporting a multidimensional approach to youth psychopathy.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Natalia Calvo, Sara Garcia-Gonzalez, Citlalli Perez-Galbarro, Christina Regales-Peco, Jorge Lugo-Marin, Josep-Antoni Ramos-Quiroga, Marc Ferrer
Summary: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a clinically significant behavior that affects approximately 17-18% of the global adolescent population. This study conducted a systematic review to evaluate the effectiveness of specific psychotherapeutic interventions (SPI) in reducing NSSI behaviors. Thirteen studies were included in the review, and six SPI were found to significantly reduce NSSI in adolescents, with improvements in anxiety and depression symptoms. CPD and T-SIB were the only SPI studied using randomized controlled trials. Further research is needed to replicate these results and expand knowledge about SPIs.
EUROPEAN NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Bosch, Mireia Pagerols, Raquel Prat, Gemma Espanol-Martin, Cristina Rivas, Montserrat Dolz, Josep Maria Haro, Josep Antoni Ramos-Quiroga, Marta Ribases, Miquel Casas
Summary: This study examined the psychological impact of COVID-19 on youth in Spain during a long-lasting lockdown. The findings showed that children and adolescents experienced a significant worsening in emotional symptoms, behavior problems, inattention, peer problems, and overall difficulties during the lockdown. The study also revealed that these impairments were mainly associated with factors such as the child's situation prior to the lockdown, the quality and quantity of their social networks, daily routines, health concerns, and economic and learning issues caused by COVID-19.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Anastasiya Ivanova-Serokhvostova, Beatriz Molinuevo, Leonor Gonzalez, Ed L. B. Hilterman, Yolanda Pardo, Vanessa Pera-Guardiola, Albert Bonillo, Iolanda Batalla, Rafael Torrubia, Adelle Forth
Summary: The current study examined the psychometric properties of the PCL:YV in Spanish samples of male justice-involved youths, showing acceptable-to-good factor structure, reliability, and validity. The tool demonstrated high internal consistency, inter-rater reliability, and adequate convergent and discriminant validity, supporting its use in assessing psychopathic traits in this population.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
S. Maurel, N. Calvo, N. Saez-Francas, J. Alegre, J. Castro-Marrero
Summary: This study reveals significant associations between psychological variables and physical impact and emotional distress in patients with fibromyalgia. Positive and negative affect, mindfulness, and perceived injustice are strongly linked to the physical and emotional impact of the disease. The findings provide valuable insights for personalized treatments aimed at reducing functional disability and improving quality of life in fibromyalgia patients.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RHEUMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Marc Ferrer, Benjamin Lara, Natalia Calvo, Oscar Andion, Violeta Perez, Margarida Corominas, Monica Sancosmed-Ron, Sebastia Gonzalez-Peris, Carlos Rodrigo Gonzalo de Liria, Josep A. Ramos-Quiroga, Oscar Soto, Marian Pozuelo, Raquefet Lidai, Olga Valero, Maria Romero-Carmona, Sandra Mayola-Mari, Lisa Bianco, Tamara Iglesias-Gonzalez
Summary: During the study period, there was a gradual decrease in the age of patients visiting the pediatric emergency room for psychopathological issues. 20.5% of them consulted for self-harming behavior, with medication overdose (38.8%) and cuts (24.1%) being the most common forms. Patients exhibiting self-harming behavior were more likely to have a history of psychiatric disorders, were older in age, and were predominantly female.
ACTAS ESPANOLAS DE PSIQUIATRIA
(2021)