Brain imaging study of borderline personality disorder in teenage girls

Researchers are studying how the brains of teenage girls with borderline personality disorder look and function, particularly comparing those who have also experienced trauma (post-traumatic stress disorder) with those who haven't. This is a basic science study that uses brain scans and psychological assessments to understand the brain differences that may be connected to this condition.

Borderline personality disorder in teenagers can be very difficult to manage, and when it occurs alongside trauma, symptoms can become even more complex. By examining the actual structure and activity of the brains of affected teens, researchers hope to better understand what's happening in the brain and eventually develop better treatments.