15 Things You Should Know About BPD: #9

by | May 19, 2016

Many mental health providers. as a general practice, do not diagnose BPD in adolescents. This is often to shield them from the stigma attached to BPD. However, delaying treatment may be more harmful. If Only We Had Known: A Family Guide to BPD   ←PREVIOUS   ...

15 Things You Should Know About BPD: #8

by | May 17, 2016

BPD is one of the most widely prevalent mental disorders. More people are diagnosed with BPD than Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia combined. Estimates of the lifetime prevalence of BPD in the US range as high as 16 million people.     ←PREVIOUS      NEXT→...

15 Things You Should Know About BPD: #7

by | May 15, 2016

Family support is crucial to the recovery process. Many family members feel helpless and confused in the face of BPD, but their support of their loved ones is critical. If Only We Had Known: A Family Guide to BPD   ←PREVIOUS      NEXT→   Signup for BPD...

15 Things You Should Know About BPD: #6

by | May 13, 2016

Recovery from BPD not hopeless. Contrary to popular beliefs, many people who have BPD can and do recover, but it takes a dedicated effort. If Only We Had Known: A Family Guide to BPD   ←PREVIOUS      NEXT→   Signup for BPD Updates [wpforms...

15 Things You Should Know About BPD: #5

by | May 11, 2016

There are effective treatments for BPD. A number of effective treatments for BPD have been developed. The biggest barrier to accessing them is their limited availability. If Only We Had Known: A Family Guide to BPD   ←PREVIOUS      NEXT→   Signup for BPD...

15 Things You Should Know About BPD: #4

by | May 9, 2016

BPD is one of the most stigmatized of all mental disorders. Most people, including many mental health professionals, know very little about BPD, or what they believe they know is often inaccurate. In either case, stigma only makes life even more difficult for people...