Author Interviews, Mental Health Research, Psychological Science / 30.08.2015
Borderline Personality Linked To Lack of Activity In Empathy Areas of Brain
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Brian W. Haas, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
University of Georgia
Medical Research: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Dr. Haas: We used a new way to study Borderline Personality Disorder. We studied the traits associated with this condition in healthy people not diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. We found that people that possess more Borderline Personality traits exhibit reduced brain activity in parts of the brain important for empathy.
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