Axis I disorders are common in people with severe borderline personality disorder, but decrease with timeAxis I comorbidity in patients with borderline personality disorder: 6-year follow-up and prediction of time to remission.

Gregory, Robert J MD (commentator)
Zanarini, MC
Frankenburg, FR
Hennen, J
et al,

SUNY Upstate Medical University, NY, USA

Zanarini MC, Frankenburg FR, Hennen J, et al. Axis I comorbidity in patients with borderline personality disorder: 6-year follow-up and prediction of time to remission. Am J Psychiatry 2004; 161: 2108–14.ZanariniMCFrankenburgFRHennenJet alAxis I comorbidity in patients with borderline personality disorder: 6-year follow-up and prediction of time to remission.Am J Psychiatry20041612108-14Q What is the prevalence of axis I comorbidities in people with severe borderline personality disorders and how do they affect prognosis?

For correspondence: Dr Mary C Zanarini, McLean Hospital, 115 Mill Street, Belmont, MA 02478, USA; [email protected]

Sources of funding: National Institute of Mental Health, USA.

Evidence-Based Mental Health 8(2):p 50, May 2005.