The Promise of Intranasal Oxytocin in Treating Borderline Personality Disorder: A Narrative Review

Background/Objectives: Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex psychiatric condition marked by emotional dysregulation, interpersonal instability, and impulsivity. Despite the advances in psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, many patients show a partial or unstable response. Recent research...

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Published in:	Brain Sciences
Main Authors:	Eleni Giannoulis, Christos Nousis, Lydia-Angeliki Eytaxia, Olga Kaimakami, Ioannis Malogiannis
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Subjects:	BPD intranasal oxytocin emotional regulation social cognition neuroplasticity psychotherapy integration
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/15/7/708

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