Tag: mental disorder

Importance of Developing Your Social Skills

September 20, 2022 Avalon Malibu Staff Mental Health

Social skills help facilitate successful interactions in familiar and unfamiliar settings. By communicating and expressing themselves, individuals are able to make friends, network with like-minded people, and excel in their careers. On the other hand, some people find social situations… Read More ›

How Does Someone not Realize they Have a Mental Disorder?

December 20, 2017 Avalon Malibu QA

Mental disorders are very prevalent and, according to Newsweek, nearly 1 in 5 Americans experience a mental illness each year. That equates to 42.5 million Americans enduring symptoms of conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, depression, and… Read More ›

Why Borderline Personality Disorder is Considered the Most “Difficult” to Treat

November 22, 2017 Avalon Malibu Borderline Personality Disorder Personality Disorder

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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is defined by the National Institute of Health (NIH) as a serious mental disorder marked by a pattern of ongoing instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning. Due to this, unstable relationships and impulsive behavior often… Read More ›

Do You Have Borderline Personality Disorder?

January 11, 2017 Avalon Malibu Treatment Mental Health

Borderline Personality Disorder is an overlooked mental health condition which can cause pain in relationships and everyday life for those who have it. 14 million Americans are reported to suffer from borderline personality disorder. Millions more are also likely to… Read More ›