Drawing on his clinical experience, Prof. Gicquel offers an accessible and concrete guide to decipher the symptoms of borderline personality disorder in adolescents, such as emotional instability and impulsive behaviors, which are often confused with the normal upheavals of this life stage. The book provides benchmarks for differentiating an 'adolescent crisis' from a disorder requiring special attention, and offers advice on when and whom to consult, as well as how to react during crises.
The book emphasizes the importance of early identification and support. Prof. Gicquel stresses that a diagnosis should not be a stigmatizing label, but rather a catalyst for providing appropriate care and preventing the disorder from becoming chronic. This work is part of the efforts of the teams at the University Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Centre hospitalier Laborit, aiming to make knowledge in child psychiatry accessible to a wider audience.
Published by Solar editions, the 256-page book is illustrated by Léna Piroux. Its release has already been covered by several national and regional media outlets, including Le Nouvel Obs, Le 7, La Nouvelle République, and Infirmiers.com, all highlighting the importance of better understanding and supporting adolescents affected by this disorder.
