Recognizing and treating uncommon behavioral and emotional disorders in children and adolescents who have been severely maltreated: borderline personality disorder
Haugaard, J.J.
Child Maltreatment 9(2): 139-145
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 1077-5595 PMID: 15104882 DOI: 10.1177/1077559504264307Document Number: 263894
This article explores the characteristics of borderline personality disorder, a disorder that may occur with relative frequency in adolescents who have been severely maltreated. Behaviors indicating the possibility of borderline personality disorder existing are reviewed, as are comorbid disorders. Suggestions for treatment for the adolescent and his or her family are explored.