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2.6 Borderline Personality Disorder (Good Psychiatric Management)

Psychiatry Boot Camp

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The Prevalence and Challenges of Borderline Personality Disorder

This chapter examines the prevalence of borderline personality disorder (BPD) in the general population and among patients admitted to inpatient units. It discusses the challenges that BPD patients face in receiving effective treatment and the need for mental health professionals to better understand and interact with them. The chapter also highlights the stigma and challenges surrounding BPD, including pejorative language, stigmatizing attitudes, and the overemphasis on trauma as the cause of the disorder.

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