The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders.
Personality disorders: Personality disorders are chronic mental disorders that affect a person's ability to function in everyday activities, especially work, family, and social life. There are biological and psychological components to most personality disorders and the preferred treatment is psychotherapy, although medication may be needed to treat serious symptoms. There are several types of personality disorders, but the most common is borderline personality disorder.
Personality disorders
Borderline personality disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder Fact Sheet - Reference guide to borderline personality disorder, its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
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