DBT Effectiveness for Adolescents

Dr Alec Miller Co-Founder, Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants of Westchester, LLP White Plains, NY Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Chief, Child and Adolescent Psychology Director, Adolescent Depression and Suicide Program Montefiore...

Borderline as a Pejorative vs Radical Acceptance

Dr. Aguirre points out how the word borderline was used as a way of insulting people, unlike almost any other mental health issue or personality disorder. And what they really need is radical acceptance.  ...

Controversial and Accurate Discussion of Stigma

Ironically, it is clear that improving attitudes and behaviors of Clinicians surrounding BPD could potentially have the greatest and most positive impact on stigma.  A lack of understanding of the disorder or knowing how to treat people with BPD, has resulted in the...

Why Should It Matter?

 Dr. Aguirre goes on to discuss why it is so important to eliminate the negative attitudes towards people with any mental illness, especially with BPD, which continues to be stigmatized, misunderstood and misdiagnosed. It is critically important to educate to reduce...
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