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Dr. Friedel’s Clinical Practice Location
Family Institute of Virginia Clinic The Family Institute of Virginia (FIV) is a private clinic located in Richmond, VA. Dr. Friedel is the Medical Director. For patients from the greater Richmond area, as well as those who are within driving … Continue reading
Dr. Friedel’s Book: Borderline Personality Disorder Demystified
Borderline Personality Disorder Demystified provides a comprehensive and authoritative source of information for people who have or think they may have borderline disorder, and for their families (take Online Test and receive immediate results). The material in this book is … Continue reading
HOW TO LOCATE PROFESSIONAL HELP FOR BPD
The online Test for BPD may suggest that you have borderline disorder, or traits of the disorder. Your question may then be, “How can I locate a psychiatrist or other mental health professional in my area who is experienced in … Continue reading
A THREE PHASE MODEL OF TREATMENT OF BPD
There are two types of treatment of BPD – medications and psychotherapy. The risk factors for developing BPD are genetic (the average heritability of BPD is 60%) and environmental (40%). Therefore, treatment is usually most effective when both medications and psychotherapy … Continue reading
ONLINE BPD TEST
ONLINE BPD TEST: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE Before taking the Online Test, it will be helpful to review the main symptoms of the disorder. Symptoms Borderline personality disorder is a mental disorder that results in four groups of symptoms: Impaired Emotional Control: … Continue reading