What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and behavior. More about borderline personality disorder >>
Treatment
Treatments for BPD have improved in recent years. Group and individual psychotherapy are at least partially effective for many patients. More about Treatment >>
Getting Help: Locate Services
Locate mental health services in your area, affordable healthcare, NIMH clinical trials, and listings of professionals and organizations. More about Locating Services >>
Related Information
Borderline Personality Disorder Information and Organizations from NLM's MedlinePlus (Español)
Some mental illnesses also carry an increased risk for suicide.
Science News about Borderline Personality Disorder
Publication about Borderline Personality Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
-
A brief overview that focuses on the symptoms, treatments, and research findings.
