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Date of Award
Spring 2022
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Elizabeth Masten
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.
Recommended Citation
Bompiani, Kaitlin, "Recognition and Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder" (2022). Capstone Showcase. 44.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2022/pa/44
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.