PDAN is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of personality disorders, mitigating the impact of personality disorders on relationships, and preventing the development of personality disorders in children. Learn more about PDAN’s Mission and Vision To listen to a recording of the conference call entitled “BPD, The […]
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June 20, 2013- Atlanta, GA— Personality Disorders Awareness Network (PDAN) is proud to announce the second edition of Hey, That Kid Got Issues: Maybe It’s ADHD By: Earnest Williams Jr. The unique composition of this book helps educate kids, their parents, and teachers about ADHD, while reducing […]
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In Rachel Rashkin-Shoot’s timely book, In My Corner On the Moon, she thoughtfully addresses something that affects millions of children in America each year – trauma. With a storyline that is geared to school-age children, this healing book is an excellent tool for children coping with the effects of trauma. Please let me know if I may schedule an engaging interview with Rachel Rashkin-Shoot. Thank you.
Read more →In Rachel Rashkin-Shoot’s timely book, In My Corner On the Moon, she thoughtfully addresses something that affects millions of children in America each year – trauma. With a storyline that is geared to school-age children, this healing book is an excellent tool for children coping with the […]
Read more →Narcissistic parenting interrupts the natural growth of the child and young adult http://thenarcissistinyourlife.com/sons-of-narcissistic-mothers-despise-them/
Read more →BPD is often associated with eating disorders. This article describes the pathway of Bulimia Nervosa and its prevalence as opposed to the second most common, Anorexia Nervosa. http://eating-disorders.org.uk/information/bulimia-nervosa-a-contemporary-analysis/
Read more →Essay of the characteristics of a narcissistic parent (in this essay, a mother) however, the behaviour, whether it is the mother’s or father’s, will affect the child in almost identical ways. http://theinvisiblescar.wordpress.com/2013/04/14/surviving-the-narcissistic-parent-acons-adult-children-of-narcissists/
Read more →This article discusses what makes a man, gender roles, and the common ideal of men suppressing feelings. What we know in the mental health community is that suppressing feelings can be a big cause of mental health issues. Do a favor to your fellow man today: let […]
Read more →Shocking story of two young boys. How will the abuse affect them as they grow? Sexual abuse causes severe mental health difficulties including BPD and although a perpetrator is often a victim themselves, there is NO defense with regards to abusing children in ANY way. http://www.mamamia.com.au/health-wellbeing/child-abuse-a-disturbing-story-that-needs-to-be-told-2/
Read more →PDAN helps families cope with personality disorders and build healthier relationships. We at PDAN are deeply shaken and brokenhearted by the tragedy of Newtown CT. We recommend reading this article by a mother of a bright child struggling with issues such as emotion control and mood regulation. […]
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