Aetiology of Borderline Personality Disorder
The causes of Borderline Personality Disorder are complex and remain uncertain. No current model has been able to integrate all of the available evidence. However, the following have been named as contributing factors to the cause of borderline personality disorder. These include: Genetics; Neurophysiological and neurobiological dysfunctions of emotional regulation and stress; Psychosocial histories of childhood maltreatment and abuse; and Disorganisation of aspects of the affiliative behavioural system, most particularly the attachment system. »
