A brief literature's review about borderline syndrome is presented. The Authors stress how much the diagnosis is based upon the mental functioning rather than descriptive criteria. Therefore defence mechanisms, objectual relationship and integration of identity are fundamental to evaluate and understand borderline patients. This diagnosis is particularly difficult in adolescence because of similar aspects between adolescent process and borderline organisation. A sort of comparison between borderline and adolescent characteristics is presented both in terms of psychological functioning and clinical symptoms. A clinical vignette is described.
Quadri borderline in adolescenza: aspetti diagnostici
GATTA, MICHELA;CONDINI, ANTONIO
2002
Abstract
A brief literature's review about borderline syndrome is presented. The Authors stress how much the diagnosis is based upon the mental functioning rather than descriptive criteria. Therefore defence mechanisms, objectual relationship and integration of identity are fundamental to evaluate and understand borderline patients. This diagnosis is particularly difficult in adolescence because of similar aspects between adolescent process and borderline organisation. A sort of comparison between borderline and adolescent characteristics is presented both in terms of psychological functioning and clinical symptoms. A clinical vignette is described.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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