Psychosomatic medicine
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Psychosomatic medicine · Sep 2010
Comparative StudyComorbidity and associated severity of borderline personality disorder and physical health conditions in a nationally representative sample.
To investigate the comorbidity and severity of borderline personality disorder and physical health conditions in a nationally representative sample. Despite the recent trend of examining the relationship between physical and mental health, there has been limited research examining the association of physical health conditions and personality disorders, in particular, borderline personality disorder. ⋯ Careful screening and treatment of physical health conditions among people with borderline personality disorder are warranted.