When Marsha Linehan, PhD first shared her life’s story with the world she revealed that at the age of 18 she had been institutionalized due to self-harming and suicidal behaviors, likely as a result of Borderline Personality Disorder. The place where she made this landmark presentation was the In...

This program was created to explain BPD in a way that is clear and easy to understand. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex, controversial and widely misunderstood mental illness. It’s been estimated that 1.6 % of adults in the United States struggle with BPD. Many experts believe...

Some people are born vulnerable to developing borderline personality disorder. This may happen when a person who has difficulty controlling their emotions experiences a social environment that is not equipped to meet their unique needs. This program, the second in a series of five on Borderline P...

There is a set of symptoms used in making a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. Yet, despite clear evidence that BPD is likely the cause of their problems, it is extremely difficult for people to get that diagnosis. It is even harder to get a diagnosis of BPD for an adolescent. Waiting ...

Despite what many believe, borderline personality disorder is very treatable. There are a number of therapies specifically designed to treat BPD that have helped many people. This program, the fourth in a series of five on BPD, presents several treatments for borderline personality disorder and t...

This program, the last in a series of five on Borderline Personality Disorder, shows how family members play a vital role in the outcome of the person who has BPD. Family members describe how education and support programs brought about positive change in their lives and in the lives of their lov...