Systematic review, meta-analysis of basal cortisol levels in Borderline Personality Disorder compared to non-psychiatric controls

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a debilitating psychiatric illness that is common in both the general population and in clinical settings, with a life-time prevalence of 5.9% (Grant et al., 2008; Lenzenweger et al., 2007). BPD is characterised by a pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image and affects, and marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood. These symptoms must persist and cause marked distress and or functional impairment within a variety of contexts, although symptoms often fluctuate markedly over short periods of time (Association, A.P.
Source: Psychoneuroendocrinology - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research