Among the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD), insecurity in one's sense of self and relationships can be seen as a fundamental feature. Fearing abandonment, alternating between ...

The desires for bonding, love, connection, closeness, and intimacy are natural parts of the human experience. Not only that, reliable, close, meaningful relationships can positively impact our lives, ...

This is the hallmark of secure attachment, which lays the foundation for healthy, stable relationships in adulthood. But when early relationships are marked by neglect, inconsistency or abuse, they ...

Attachment theory has emerged as a pivotal framework for understanding how early relational experiences shape vulnerability to psychotic disorders. Secure attachment supports adaptive stress ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Eric Wood writes about college mental health and emerging adults Understanding attachment styles is important as they reflect ...

We worry about the time kids spend using screens—but what if the time their caregivers spend on phones is also harmful? Scientists working on digital mental health noticed increasing reports of ...

There has been a recent surge of attention toward attachment theory: from TikTok videos to online quizzes that claim to “assess your attachment style.” It’s become a hot topic, especially in the ...

Attachment in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) encompasses the patterns of emotional bonding and regulatory behaviours displayed by individuals with ASD towards primary caregivers. While classical ...