Recognition and Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder
Abstract
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex, multifaceted disorder that affects approximately 1.6% of the general population. It is a Cluster B Personality Disorder that is characterized by difficulty regulating one’s emotions. This leads to severe mood swings, impulsivity, and instability in interpersonal relationships. Though the cause of BPD is unknown, it is thought to involve both genetic and environmental factors. BPD is often mistaken for other mental health disorders, such as Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This leads to inappropriate and ineffective treatment of people suffering from BPD. Therefore, healthcare providers must be given the proper tools to recognize, diagnose, and treat BPD. These diagnostic tools include the PDQ-4+ and the MSI-BPD. Treatment involves both CBT and DBT, which focuses on providing the patient with the necessary skills to accept and regulate their emotions, a key component in BPD.
Recognition and Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex, multifaceted disorder that affects approximately 1.6% of the general population. It is a Cluster B Personality Disorder that is characterized by difficulty regulating one’s emotions. This leads to severe mood swings, impulsivity, and instability in interpersonal relationships. Though the cause of BPD is unknown, it is thought to involve both genetic and environmental factors. BPD is often mistaken for other mental health disorders, such as Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This leads to inappropriate and ineffective treatment of people suffering from BPD. Therefore, healthcare providers must be given the proper tools to recognize, diagnose, and treat BPD. These diagnostic tools include the PDQ-4+ and the MSI-BPD. Treatment involves both CBT and DBT, which focuses on providing the patient with the necessary skills to accept and regulate their emotions, a key component in BPD.