Self-Esteem and Anger in Borderline Patients With Self-Injury Behavior.

Anger and low self-esteem characterize borderline individuals, yet little is known about their role and impact in the presence or absence of self-injury behavior. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of anger and self-esteem in borderline patients and whether these variables distinguish these patients with and without self-injury. Patients were recruited from a psychiatric service and were evaluated for self-esteem and anger.

[The relations between neurocognition and quality of life in people with schizophrenia].

Neurocognitive deficits constitute an important and significant characteristic of Schizophrenia. Recent investigations tried to establish a causal relationship between neurocognitive deficits and functional outcomes. However, in studies that used quality of life as the primary functional variable, mixed results were found.