Childhood adversity and borderline personality disorder: a meta‐analysis

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Authors

Catherine Porter · University of Manchester

Jasper Palmier‐Claus · Lancaster University

Alison Branitsky · Manchester Academic Health Science Centre

Warren Mansell · Manchester Academic Health Science Centre

Hilary M. C. Warwick · Manchester Academic Health Science Centre

Filippo Varese · University of Manchester

Abstract

This meta-analysis corroborates theoretical proposals that exposure to adverse life experiences is associated with BPD. It highlights the importance of considering childhood adversity when treating people diagnosed with BPD.

Topics & Keywords

Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Child Abuse and Trauma Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica

Volume 141, Issue 1, pp. 6-20

DOI: 10.1111/acps.13118

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