Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by pervasive instability in affect regulation, impulse control, and interpersonal functioning. Mindfulness has been increasingly examined as a key construct associated with BPD; however, existing research has primarily focused on direct associations rather than on the psychological processes that may account for this relationship. This...
Abstract: Background: Dissociative symptoms arise in reaction to significant stress and are common in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Methods: We longitudinally investigated the course of dissociative symptoms in psychiatric patients over the first year of the SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) pandemic situation (04/2020–05/2021). The group was separated into...
BACKGROUND: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is highly prevalent among individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and a robust predictor of future suicide attempts and death. Access to comprehensive treatments such as dialectical behaviour therapy remains limited. METHODS: This exploratory study evaluated the feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a brief, group-based...
Mindfulness skills training is a core component of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and aims to improve emotion dysregulation (ED) in people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). However, the underlying mechanisms of change are not fully understood. A total of 75 BPD outpatients participated in a 10-week mindfulness skills training. Multilevel models with a time-lagged approach were conducted...
BackgroundDialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills have become increasingly used to treat several psychiatric conditions, including major depressive disorder (MDD). The aim of the study was to investigate the efficacy of an intervention that combines emotion regulation and mindfulness skills of DBT to prevent depression relapse/recurrence.MethodsA total of 75 individuals (79% females; mean...
Background: Impulsivity is considered a core characteristic of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Previous research on the effects of mindfulness training (MT) has shown that it might modify impulsivity-related aspects of BPD. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the impact of MT on various facets of impulsivity in BPD patients. Methods: Subjects with BPD diagnosis (n = 64)...
BACKGROUND: Nightmares and bad dreams are common in people with emotional disturbances. For example, nightmares are a core symptom in posttraumatic stress disorder and about 50% of borderline personality disorder patients suffer from frequent nightmares. Independent of mental disorders, nightmares are often associated with sleep problems such as prolonged sleep latencies, poorer sleep quality,...