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10/11/2026

Is Borderline Personality Disorder Overdiagnosed?

A diagnosis can shape how we understand ourselves—and the support we receive. This video explores questions about borderline personality disorder (BPD), diagnostic labels, and the importance of looking at a person’s full history and experiences.

If you have questions about a previous diagnosis or feel that it does not fully explain your difficulties, a comprehensive assessment may help clarify your needs and guide your next steps.

At New Discovery Psychological Services, we provide individualized psychological assessments for children, teens, and adults in Calgary and across Alberta.

Book a free 20-minute phone consultation to discuss your needs and explore an assessment suited to you:
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Complete your registration and select the “Free Phone Consultation” schedule. Consultations are available Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8–10 a.m.

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Is Borderline Personality Disorder Overdiagnosed?A diagnosis can ...

10/11/2026

Is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) overdiagnosed—or underdiagnosed? Our clinical review breaks down how symptom overlap, trauma history, gender bias, and setting affect diagnosis. Learn why some populations are more likely to be misdiagnosed and what clinicians can do to improve accuracy. Read the full review: https://wix.to/CPUtvnt

Quick answer: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is neither simply overdiagnosed nor underdiagnosed—the evidence points to both problems occurring in different populations. Clinicians often overdiagnose BPD in trauma survivors and neurodivergent women due to symptom overlap, while underdiagnosi...

10/11/2026

Wondering whether some of your experiences could be related to autism? This checklist offers a starting point for reflecting on social communication, sensory sensitivities, routines, focused interests and masking—the effort to hide traits to fit in.

Use it to identify experiences you may wish to discuss with a qualified professional. The checklist cannot confirm or rule out autism, but it can help you put your questions into words and consider whether an assessment may be helpful.

Wondering whether some of your experiences could be related to autism? This checklist offers a starting point for reflecting on social communication, sensory sensitivities, routines, focused interests and masking—the effort to hide traits to fit in. Use it to identify experiences you may wish to d...

10/11/2026

Getting started, staying focused, and finishing schoolwork can feel overwhelming—especially when planning and organization are difficult.

In this video, explore the STOP Method: a practical framework for approaching academic tasks with more structure and purpose. Learn how to move from feeling stuck to identifying your next step, organizing your work, and checking your progress.

For students, parents, and educators looking for practical ways to support learning and executive functioning.

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Providing ADHD, autism, and psycho-educational assessments in Calgary, Alberta.

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Getting started, staying focused, and finishing schoolwork can feel...

10/09/2026

Noticing patterns is often the first step toward clarity. I see so many families and adults feeling unsure about everyday struggles - and that uncertainty can feel heavy. What small routines or repeated moments keep showing up for you or your child? Jotting them down can turn confusion into insight and reduce stress by making next steps clearer. Start simple: note times, settings, and feelings for a week. Share findings with a trusted clinician or bring them to a consultation so you can explore practical strategies together. If you’re in Calgary or elsewhere in Alberta, I’m here to help you make sense of those patterns with compassion and clear, actionable plans. https://wix.to/J45wjLz

10/08/2026

We explain how a psychological assessment can clarify why a student received an academic warning and what supports or accommodations might help them succeed - a practical resource for students and parents. Read the full article to learn more and find next steps: https://wix.to/g4W4lvC 🔍🎓💬

Receiving an academic warning in college or university can feel overwhelming. It’s a moment filled with stress, self-doubt, and an endless cycle of questions about your future. But academic warnings are not the end of the road. For many students, these challenges stem from unrecognized neurodevelo...

10/08/2026

Have you ever wondered whether trouble concentrating or sudden emotional outbursts might be ADHD, PTSD, or both? I hear that question a lot. In our work we see how ADHD and PTSD can share symptoms — inattention, restlessness, emotional dysregulation — because similar brain systems and stress responses are involved.

Understanding the difference matters. A careful history, trauma-informed assessment, and targeted testing help clarify whether attention problems come from a neurodevelopmental difference, trauma, or overlapping conditions. That clarity guides treatment choices (for example, sequencing trauma therapy or choosing medications that won’t worsen hyperarousal).

If you or a loved one in Alberta are seeking answers, our team provides specialized, neurodiversity-affirming assessments for children, teens, and adults — including women and later-life evaluations — with clear, practical recommendations and faster access than many public routes. Let’s make sense of what’s happening and find the right path forward together.

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BOOK A FREE PHONE CONSULTATIONQuick answer: ADHD and PTSD share overlapping symptoms—like inattention, restlessness, and emotional outbursts—because both conditions affect similar brain regions involved in focus and stress response. Research shows ADHD raises the risk of developing PTSD after tr...

10/05/2026

New blog: How Are ADHD and PTSD Connected? Understanding the Overlap

ADHD and PTSD can share symptoms like inattention, restlessness, and emotional outbursts — and each can influence the other. This post breaks down the latest research, why accurate diagnosis matters, and practical steps for treatment sequencing.

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BOOK A FREE PHONE CONSULTATIONQuick answer: ADHD and PTSD share overlapping symptoms—like inattention, restlessness, and emotional outbursts—because both conditions affect similar brain regions involved in focus and stress response. Research shows ADHD raises the risk of developing PTSD after tr...

09/30/2026

Only 4 Spaces: Women's Autism & ADHD Group Starts September 25

Our first Late-Diagnosed Autism & ADHD in Women group begins on: Friday, October 30, 2026

09/27/2026

Is your child struggling with math and you’re not sure why? It could be dyscalculia, weak working memory, or math anxiety — each needs a different approach. Learn how to tell them apart and find strategies that actually help in our new post: https://wix.to/A6Sjy8L

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Is your child struggling with math, but you can't figure out why? It could be one of three things: a specific math learning difference called dyscalculia, trouble holding information in their working memory, or feeling anxious about math. Each cause needs a different kind of help—here's how to tel...