Overview of emotion dysregulation in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and borderline personality disorder: Importance and clinical implications

Abstract

Research shows a great symptomatic overlap and comorbidity in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD). Emotion dysregulation (ED) is one of the key common feature causing significant impairments in psychosocial domains in both conditions. Due to criterion overlap and a lack of accurate characterisation of ED in both disorders, there is a risk of misdiagnosis that will potentially impact treatment plans. In this discussion paper, I give an overview of the importance of a clear and detailed characterisation of ED in ADHD and BPD, and the rationale behind my PhD project addressing this issue of great clinical relevance.