Mentalization-Based Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder

Mentalizing - the ability to understand oneself and others by inferring the mental states that lie behind overt behavior - develops during childhood within the context of a secure attachment relationship. It is crucial to self-regulation and constructive, intimate relationships. Failure to retain mentalizing, particularly in the midst of emotional interactions, is a core problem in borderline personality disorder and results in severe emotional fluctuations, impulsivity, andvulnerability to interpersonal and social interactions. Mentalization-based treatment for borderline personality disorder