As the number of studies related to the early identification of and intervention in the schizophrenia prodrome continues to grow, it becomes increasingly critical to develop methods to diagnose this… (More)
Both the interrater and test-retest-retest reliability of axis I and axis II disorders were assessed using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders (SCID-I) and the Diagnostic… (More)
OBJECTIVE
This study was conducted to determine the interrater reliability and predictive validity of a set of diagnostic criteria for the prodrome of the first episode of schizophrenic psychosis… (More)
Individuals who develop schizophrenia often suffer long standing deficits. All too often available treatments remain palliative and do not improve the long-term course of illness. The neurobiological… (More)
BACKGROUND
Disturbed interpersonal relations and emotional dysregulation are fundamental aspects of borderline personality disorder (BPD). The amygdala plays important roles in modulating vigilance… (More)
This paper describes the aims, background, design, and methods used in a collaborative longitudinal study of Axis II personality disorders (PDs). This study examines the putative stability of… (More)
OBJECTIVE
Utilization of mental health treatment was compared in patients with personality disorders and patients with major depressive disorder without personality disorder.
METHOD
Semistructured… (More)
Adverse childhood experiences such as abuse and neglect are frequently implicated in the development of personality disorders (PDs); however, research on the childhood histories of most PD groups… (More)
The natural history of schizophrenia is often chronic and debilitating, an enduring fact that draws attention to the first episode and early course of the disorder when neurobiological deficits… (More)