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The article reports on the harmful effects of city life on the mental health. Recent studies indicate that memory and attention can suffer in urban environments and city dwellers are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression. Also, the risk of schizophrenia among them increases dramatically. Of all the factors, social stress is said to be especially harmful.

The article offers information on the causes of borderline personality disorder (BPD). It has been stated in most of the researches that a combination of a genetic predisposition and severe trauma in infancy is the main cause of BPD. The researchers say that genetic variants such as those engaged in neurotransmission of serotonin can be related to BPD. Brooks King-Casas, a neuroscientist at Baylor College of Medicine showed that a person with BPD have problems perceiving social gestures.