Borderline personality disorder

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-001179",
  "term": "Borderline personality disorder",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A serious mental illness marked by unstable moods and impulsive behavior. People with borderline personality disorder have problems with relationships, family and work life, long-term planning, and self-identity. Symptoms include intense bouts of anger, depression, and anxiety that may lead to self-injury or suicide, drug or alcohol abuse, excessive spending, binge eating, or risky sex. A person with borderline personality disorder who is diagnosed with cancer may be at an increased risk of suicide. Also called BPD.",
  "synonyms": [
    "BPD"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/borderline-personality-disorder/"
}