Advances in Borderline Personality Disorder: From Detection to Treatment
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neuropsychiatry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 9 October 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: affective neuroscience; emotion regulation; psychotherapy; psychopathology
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Dear Colleagues,
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and multifaceted condition characterized by instability in emotions, self-image, and interpersonal relationships. Despite advances in research and clinical practice, early detection and effective treatment remain major challenges. Understanding the underlying mechanisms, improving diagnostic accuracy, and developing evidence-based interventions are critical steps toward enhancing outcomes for individuals affected by BPD.
This Special Issue seeks high-quality contributions that advance knowledge across the spectrum of BPD research and care. We welcome original research, reviews, and theoretical articles that explore topics such as the following:
- Innovative approaches to early detection and risk identification;
- Advances in psychotherapeutic and pharmacological treatment strategies;
- Mechanisms underlying emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and interpersonal difficulties;
- Longitudinal studies and predictors of treatment response;
- Integrated models of care and recovery-oriented interventions;
- Neurobiological and genetic insights into BPD;
- Digital health tools and technology-assisted interventions;
- Comorbidities and differential diagnosis in BPD;
- Cultural, social, and environmental factors influencing BPD presentation and outcomes.
We encourage submissions that combine scientific rigor with clinical relevance, aiming to bridge the gap between research and practice. Contributions highlighting new insights, novel methodologies, or translational applications that can inform patient-centred care are particularly welcome.
By gathering cutting-edge work in a single issue, our goal is to foster a deeper understanding of BPD and promote strategies that improve detection, treatment, and overall quality of life for those affected. We invite researchers, clinicians, and scholars from diverse disciplines to contribute to this timely and important collection.
Dr. Irene Messina
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- borderline personality disorder
- early detection
- treatment
- mechanisms
- neurobiology
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