Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder


	Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder

vienova4

6-17-2009 9:23 PM

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borderline personality disorder, family therapy, mental health, treatment

vienova4 says:

"Personality Disorder" doesn't mean the problem lies within one individual. Families can learn through therapy how to help the person overcome this condition.

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