Attachment, emotion dysregulation and mentalization in the development of borderline personality features in children and adolescents: A systematic review

Key Points

• This review aims to explore the role of attachment, emotional dysregulation, and mentalization in developing borderline personality traits among children and adolescents.
• Conducted a systematic review of existing literature
• Analyzed interactions between attachment, emotional dysregulation, and mentalization
• Focused on child and adolescent populations with borderline personality features.
• Identified strong correlations between insecure attachment patterns and emotional dysregulation
• Highlighted mentalization deficits as significant contributors to borderline trait development
• Suggested the need for interventions targeting these areas to mitigate risk factors.