Bipolar vs. Borderline PD and an Introduction to the Criminal Psychology of Serial Killers

The Question for today:

 

“What is the difference between bipolar and borderline personality disorder?”

 

The following from the National Institute of Mental Health

 

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD):

Borderline personality disorder is a mental illness marked by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behavior. These symptoms often result in impulsive actions and problems in relationships. People with borderline personality disorder may experience intense episodes of anger, depression, and anxiety that can last from a few hours to days.

 

Bipolar Disorder:

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. 

There are four basic types of bipolar disorder; all of them involve clear changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. These moods range from periods of extremely “up,” elated, and energized behavior (known as manic episodes) to very sad, “down,” or hopeless periods (known as depressive episodes). Less severe manic periods are known as hypomanic episodes.

 

 Music used in this episode is the song Irresistible by Sweet N Juicy from the Free Music Archive.

 

CIT ECHO Session on Introduction to the criminal psychology of serial killers

Detective Ben Melendrez gives a talk covering the basic understanding of criminal psychology as it pertains to serial killers. He also covers the differences between an “organized” and “disorganized” serial killer. This was a presentation on 11/28/17 and you can see more here.

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