Emotionally unstable personality disorder or borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a personality disorder that affects impulse control, interpersonal relationships, and self-image. BPD is characterized by emotional dysregulation, impulsive aggression, repeated self-injury, and chronic suicidal tendencies. The prevalence of BPD is estimated to be 1.6% in the general population and 20% in the inpatient psychiatric population [1]. It…
Short-term memory (STM) is the ability of the mind to consciously store, maintain, and manipulate phonological (speech sound), spatial, and visual information for limited periods of time. Therefore, STM contributes to the learning of new information and aspects of speech comprehension and production. However, STM loss is observed during aging (after 55 years of age)…
Depression is a mental state characterized by psychological symptoms such as low mood and self-esteem, irritability and intolerance to others, difficulty in making decisions, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Physically, it is manifested by slow movement and speech, lack of energy, unexplained aches and pains, lack of energy, and sleep disturbance. Depression can be caused by…
