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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Personality Disorders

Background:

  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is characterized by interpersonal relationship instability.
  • Interpersonal trust is a critical, yet often impaired, component in BPD.
  • Understanding trust dynamics is vital for effective BPD treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the special issue of the Journal of Personality Disorders on interpersonal trust and BPD.
  • To synthesize current research and clinical perspectives on trust in BPD.
  • To highlight key insights for advancing BPD treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Commentary and review of a special issue publication.
  • Synthesis of empirical research findings.
  • Integration of clinical practice insights.

Main Results:

  • The special issue provides a comprehensive overview of trust issues in BPD.
  • It highlights the complexity of trust deficits and their impact on BPD.
  • Research and clinical practice offer complementary views on managing trust.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing interpersonal trust is fundamental for BPD treatment.
  • Further research integrating clinical and empirical findings is warranted.
  • Improved understanding of trust can enhance therapeutic alliances and outcomes in BPD.