AUC Academic Prof. Dr. Demet Karakartal Delivers Seminar on Borderline Personality Disorder

Prof. Dr. Demet Karakartal, Head of the Guidance and Psychological Counseling (PDR) Department, gave a seminar on “Borderline Personality Disorder from a Psychodynamic Perspective.”

Speaking at the first session of the seminar series titled “Reading Psychopathology with Psychodynamic Theory” organized by the Association of Entrepreneurial Psychologists and Matiatpsikoakademi on August 6-8, 2025, Prof. Dr. Karakartal addressed borderline personality disorder within the framework of psychoanalytic theory.

In his presentation, Prof. Dr. Karakartal stated, “In borderline personality disorder, individuals struggle to maintain a consistent sense of self. This can manifest as intense emotional fluctuations and instability in relationships.” The event drew significant interest from professionals and students in the fields of psychology and psychiatry.

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