Borderline in a linear city: Urban living brings borderline personality disorder to crisis through neuroplasticity—an urgent call to action.

The article discusses the relationship between urban living and borderline personality disorder (BPD) through neuroplasticity, highlighting the impact of the physical environment on the development and treatment of BPD. It emphasizes the adverse effects of urban environments on brain regions associated with BPD, such as the amygdala, hippocampus, and cortex, leading to maladaptive neuroplasticity outcomes. The article calls for collaborative efforts between therapists, public health policymakers, urban planners, architects, and interior designers to prevent triggering BPD and improve treatment outcomes through environmental interventions. The importance of addressing the physical environment in BPD care pathways is underscored, with recommendations for incorporating environmental factors into treatment strategies. [Extracted from the article]